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D9 KFL

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

246,584 mi
Last recorded246,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 KFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 246,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 244,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 244,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 242,546 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 237,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 236,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 236,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 229,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 220,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 220,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 216,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 209,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 202,886 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 193,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 191,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 184,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 184,631 miles

Wiper blades efficiency poor

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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D9 KFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D9 KFL, 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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What year was D9 KFL registered?

D9 KFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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