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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S281 DGJ

S281 DGJ

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 172,128 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

S281 DGJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
  • 172,128 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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S281 DGJ Mileage History

  1. 12/01/2023176,604 mi
  2. 16/01/2023176,604 mi
  3. 12/06/2024167,278 mi-9,326 mi
  4. 10/06/2025172,123 mi+4,845 mi
  5. 13/06/2025172,128 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly -1,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S281 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 (S281 DGJ) between January 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

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

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