1998 Volkswagen 1.9L Diesel · A206 LBJ
1998 Volkswagen (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/12/1998. Recorded mileage 238,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1888cc
A206 LBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 238,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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A206 LBJ Mileage History
- 02/03/2023236,852 km
- 06/03/2023236,852 km
- 03/07/2024236,852 km
- 09/06/2025238,064 km+1,212 km
- 12/06/2025238,068 mi
Average of roughly 533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A206 LBJ 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 1998 Volkswagen Unknown (A206 LBJ) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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