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D5 LOO

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

185,163 mi
Last recorded185,163 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 LOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 185,163 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 185,163 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 180,005 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 179,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 177,962 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 175,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 174,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 172,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 172,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 168,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 166,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 166,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 161,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 157,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 154,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 154,492 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 152,096 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 149,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 149,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 146,767 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 144,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 144,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 124,919 miles

inlet manifold loose

Pass 19 Jun 2008 122,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 120,246 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 120,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 116,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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D5 LOO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 LOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D5 LOO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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