1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R974 BAN
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 59,950 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R974 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 59,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R974 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Lt (R974 BAN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe loose onto servo connection (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
R974 BAN Mileage History
- 24/07/202459,896 mi
- 25/07/202459,900 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/202559,923 mi+23 mi
- 29/07/202659,950 mi+27 mi
- 30/07/202659,950 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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