1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R131 AHE
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 290,313 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R131 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 290,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R131 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 Transporter (R131 AHE) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmemb”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
R131 AHE Mileage History
- 09/01/2024278,223 mi
- 22/01/2024278,266 mi+43 mi
- 03/06/2025286,704 mi+8,438 mi
- 03/06/2025286,704 mi
- 02/06/2026290,313 mi+3,609 mi
Average of roughly 5,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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