1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RIG 3716
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,627 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
RIG 3716 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 116,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RIG 3716 Mileage History
- 16/04/2024111,463 mi
- 23/04/2025115,920 mi+4,457 mi
- 29/04/2025115,925 mi+5 mi
- 16/02/2026116,625 mi+700 mi
- 16/02/2026116,627 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RIG 3716 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 Transporter (RIG 3716) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlight not sitting flush potential issue (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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