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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R954 BVU

R954 BVU

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/04/1998. Recorded mileage 215,423 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

R954 BVU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
  • 215,423 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R954 BVU Mileage History

  1. 18/06/2024215,423 mi
  2. 27/02/2025215,413 mi-10 mi
  3. 02/04/2026215,423 mi+10 mi
  4. 10/04/2026215,423 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R954 BVU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R954 BVU) between June 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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