1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R135 AHE
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 231,389 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R135 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 231,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R135 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 (R135 AHE) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
R135 AHE Mileage History
- 19/08/2022227,913 mi
- 02/09/2022227,935 mi+22 mi
- 07/09/2023231,090 mi+3,155 mi
- 15/09/2023231,095 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/2025231,389 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 1,203 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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