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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S242 JBA

S242 JBA

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 259,332 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

S242 JBA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
  • 259,332 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S242 JBA Mileage History

  1. 16/08/2023258,520 mi
  2. 30/08/2023258,534 mi+14 mi
  3. 24/08/2024259,026 mi+492 mi
  4. 04/09/2024259,026 mi
  5. 13/08/2025259,332 mi+306 mi

Average of roughly 407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S242 JBA 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 (S242 JBA) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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