1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R260 BDC
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 47,967 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R260 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 47,967 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: Good
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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R260 BDC Mileage History
- 14/07/202345,045 mi
- 12/07/202445,895 mi+850 mi
- 27/06/202547,115 mi+1,220 mi
- 27/06/202547,115 mi
- 20/05/202647,967 mi+852 mi
Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R260 BDC 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 (R260 BDC) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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