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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S153 JFV

S153 JFV

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/12/1998. Recorded mileage 216,965 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2459cc

S153 JFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 216,965 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S153 JFV Mileage History

  1. 02/05/2023205,836 mi
  2. 25/07/2024213,518 mi+7,682 mi
  3. 25/07/2024213,518 mi
  4. 18/08/2025216,958 mi+3,440 mi
  5. 22/08/2025216,965 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 4,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S153 JFV 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 Transporter (S153 JFV) between May 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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