Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R610 ABU

R610 ABU

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 214,370 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 16/01/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
214,370 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/01/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
2370cc

R610 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
  • 214,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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R610 ABU Mileage History

  1. 16/01/2023202,963 mi
  2. 18/12/2023209,213 mi+6,250 mi
  3. 21/12/2023209,213 mi
  4. 07/01/2025214,370 mi+5,157 mi
  5. 17/01/2025214,370 mi

Average of roughly 5,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R610 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 00:07
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 (R610 ABU) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 January 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 damaged cut into cords and cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor strengthener holed within 30 cm”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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