1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R35 OHG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 104,480 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,480 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R35 OHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 104,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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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R35 OHG Mileage History
- 19/10/202399,828 mi
- 15/10/2024101,992 mi+2,164 mi
- 16/10/2024101,994 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2025104,470 mi+2,476 mi
- 04/11/2025104,480 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R35 OHG 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 (R35 OHG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box snapped (6.1.2 (a))”.
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