1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S550 BMR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 112,895 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S550 BMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2025
- 112,895 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: Below Average
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S550 BMR Mileage History
- 16/01/2023109,541 mi
- 16/01/2023109,543 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/2024111,493 mi+1,950 mi
- 17/01/2025112,885 mi+1,392 mi
- 08/02/2025112,895 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S550 BMR MOT History
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 (S550 BMR) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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