1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R542 AAT
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/01/1998. Recorded mileage 221,484 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R542 AAT Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 221,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R542 AAT Mileage History
- 09/09/2006127,481 mi
- 06/10/2007131,285 mi+3,804 mi
- 18/10/2007131,285 mi
- 04/10/2008136,459 mi+5,174 mi
- 17/10/2009142,275 mi+5,816 mi
- 16/10/2010147,154 mi+4,879 mi
- 18/10/2011152,423 mi+5,269 mi
- 15/10/2012157,841 mi+5,418 mi
- 11/10/2013162,729 mi+4,888 mi
- 06/09/2014164,340 mi+1,611 mi
- 06/09/2014164,340 mi
- 09/09/2015172,856 mi+8,516 mi
- 09/09/2015172,856 mi
- 26/08/2016181,213 mi+8,357 mi
- 26/08/2016181,213 mi
- 29/08/2017190,554 mi+9,341 mi
- 06/09/2018196,930 mi+6,376 mi
- 10/09/2018196,930 mi
- 07/09/2019201,643 mi+4,713 mi
- 08/09/2020205,408 mi+3,765 mi
- 06/10/2020205,408 mi
- 13/09/2021208,831 mi+3,423 mi
- 21/09/2021208,851 mi+20 mi
- 29/09/2022211,515 mi+2,664 mi
- 23/05/2023211,710 mi+195 mi
- 21/05/2024215,334 mi+3,624 mi
- 03/06/2024215,769 mi+435 mi
- 22/05/2025219,212 mi+3,443 mi
- 05/06/2025219,449 mi+237 mi
- 28/05/2026221,484 mi+2,035 mi
Average of roughly 4,768 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R542 AAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R542 AAT) between September 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6”.
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