1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · OIL 3116
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 232,515 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OIL 3116 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 232,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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OIL 3116 Mileage History
- 24/02/2022195,500 mi
- 03/03/2023205,956 mi+10,456 mi
- 26/02/2024215,900 mi+9,944 mi
- 27/02/2025224,184 mi+8,284 mi
- 02/03/2026232,515 mi+8,331 mi
Average of roughly 9,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OIL 3116 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 Transporter (OIL 3116) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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