1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · R701 DNG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 70,035 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R701 DNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 70,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R701 DNG Mileage History
- 17/04/202361,996 mi
- 28/04/202362,026 mi+30 mi
- 02/04/202464,286 mi+2,260 mi
- 03/04/202567,174 mi+2,888 mi
- 23/03/202670,035 mi+2,861 mi
Average of roughly 2,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R701 DNG 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 (R701 DNG) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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