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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S261 DGJ

S261 DGJ

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1998. Recorded mileage 240,078 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2459cc

S261 DGJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
  • 240,078 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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S261 DGJ Mileage History

  1. 14/06/2022219,696 mi
  2. 07/06/2023221,830 mi+2,134 mi
  3. 10/11/2023224,801 mi+2,971 mi
  4. 27/02/2025239,958 mi+15,157 mi
  5. 12/03/2025240,078 mi+120 mi

Average of roughly 7,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S261 DGJ 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S261 DGJ) between June 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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