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1992 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · J498 LMW

J498 LMW

1992 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1992. Recorded mileage 356,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1992
Engine
2400cc

J498 LMW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 356,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J498 LMW Mileage History

  1. 11/05/2022345,940 mi
  2. 18/05/2023349,047 mi+3,107 mi
  3. 07/06/2024354,753 mi+5,706 mi
  4. 30/07/2024354,779 mi+26 mi
  5. 29/07/2025356,444 mi+1,665 mi

Average of roughly 3,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J498 LMW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1992 Volkswagen Transporter (J498 LMW) between May 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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