1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R626 UAK
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 172,993 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R626 UAK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2015
- 172,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R626 UAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R626 UAK) between May 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R626 UAK Mileage History
- 02/05/200689,202 mi
- 01/05/2007102,392 mi+13,190 mi
- 01/05/2007102,392 mi
- 02/05/2008112,698 mi+10,306 mi
- 06/05/2008112,698 mi
- 18/04/2009117,279 mi+4,581 mi
- 23/06/2010122,531 mi+5,252 mi
- 23/06/2011129,300 mi+6,769 mi
- 21/06/2012144,012 mi+14,712 mi
- 19/06/2013159,086 mi+15,074 mi
- 26/06/2013159,179 mi+93 mi
- 09/06/2014166,525 mi+7,346 mi
- 09/06/2014166,525 mi
- 10/07/2015172,959 mi+6,434 mi
- 13/07/2015172,993 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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