1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R485 AAT
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 122,833 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,833 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
R485 AAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 122,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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R485 AAT Mileage History
- 24/04/2023115,682 mi
- 27/03/2024119,161 mi+3,479 mi
- 11/04/2025120,588 mi+1,427 mi
- 05/02/2026122,833 mi+2,245 mi
- 05/02/2026122,833 mi
Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R485 AAT 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 (R485 AAT) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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