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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S181 ATA

S181 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26/08/1998. Recorded mileage 198,115 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2370cc

S181 ATA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
  • 198,115 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S181 ATA Mileage History

  1. 28/09/2021193,559 mi
  2. 05/10/2022196,592 mi+3,033 mi
  3. 05/10/2022196,592 mi
  4. 23/10/2023197,275 mi+683 mi
  5. 21/05/2025198,115 mi+840 mi

Average of roughly 1,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S181 ATA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 May 2026, 02:00
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 (S181 ATA) between September 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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