No, S897 DNH is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S897 DNH?

The MOT for S897 DNH is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of S897 DNH?

The recorded mileage for S897 DNH is 213,663 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S897 DNH ULEZ compliant?

No, S897 DNH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S897 DNH

S897 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 213,663 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 213,663 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/10/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 213,663 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2461cc

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S897 DNH Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2010
213,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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S897 DNH Mileage History

16/11/2005120,677 mi
09/11/2006136,026 mi+15,349 mi
09/11/2006136,026 mi
14/09/2007141,978 mi+5,952 mi
19/09/2007142,033 mi+55 mi
19/09/2008169,976 mi+27,943 mi
26/09/2008169,999 mi+23 mi
23/09/2009191,462 mi+21,463 mi
01/10/2010213,650 mi+22,188 mi
05/10/2010213,663 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 19,037 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

S897 DNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 23:46

MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S897 DNH) between November 2005 and October 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 05 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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