1998 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R120 AHE
1998 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 153,144 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R120 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 153,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (55 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R120 AHE 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 Lt (R120 AHE) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (55 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
R120 AHE Mileage History
- 21/01/2025151,475 mi
- 29/01/2025151,475 mi
- 26/01/2026153,144 mi+1,669 mi
- 02/02/2026153,144 mi
- 02/02/2026153,144 mi
Average of roughly 1,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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