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1998 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R971 AWS

R971 AWS

1998 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1998. Recorded mileage 190,567 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2459cc

R971 AWS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
  • 190,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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R971 AWS Mileage History

  1. 03/01/2025187,176 mi
  2. 12/01/2026190,514 mi+3,338 mi
  3. 23/01/2026190,533 mi+19 mi
  4. 05/02/2026190,551 mi+18 mi
  5. 13/02/2026190,567 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R971 AWS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 Lt (R971 AWS) between January 2025 and February 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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