1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S578 ADL
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 187,967 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S578 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 187,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S578 ADL Mileage History
- 21/12/2022182,358 mi
- 19/04/2024183,180 mi+822 mi
- 15/04/2025183,623 mi+443 mi
- 16/04/2025183,623 mi
- 24/03/2026187,967 mi+4,344 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S578 ADL 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 (S578 ADL) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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