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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R561 DNO

R561 DNO

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 164,119 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,119 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

R561 DNO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
  • 164,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R561 DNO Mileage History

  1. 17/05/2022163,450 mi
  2. 28/06/2023164,051 mi+601 mi
  3. 29/08/2023164,064 mi+13 mi
  4. 17/09/2024164,093 mi+29 mi
  5. 01/10/2024164,119 mi+26 mi

Average of roughly 281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R561 DNO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (R561 DNO) between May 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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