1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R442 DTW
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06/01/1998. Recorded mileage 132,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
R442 DTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 132,057 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: 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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R442 DTW Mileage History
- 20/09/2022214,650 mi
- 08/09/2023217,639 mi+2,989 mi
- 12/09/2023217,639 mi
- 14/09/2024222,578 mi+4,939 mi
- 23/08/2025132,057 mi-90,521 mi
Average of roughly -28,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R442 DTW 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 (R442 DTW) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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