The road tax status for A898 BMO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A898 BMO?

The MOT for A898 BMO is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of A898 BMO?

The recorded mileage for A898 BMO is 137,088 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A898 BMO ULEZ compliant?

No, A898 BMO 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

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1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · A898 BMO

A898 BMO

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 137,088 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 137,088 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 137,088 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 1896cc

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A898 BMO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
137,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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A898 BMO Mileage History

16/10/2023129,823 mi
23/10/2024134,155 mi+4,332 mi
25/11/2024134,156 mi+1 mi
11/11/2025137,084 mi+2,928 mi
25/11/2025137,088 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A898 BMO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 07:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (A898 BMO) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting fro”.

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