1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S778 AMR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/09/1998. Recorded mileage 148,321 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
S778 AMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 148,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S778 AMR Mileage History
- 29/08/2024146,988 mi
- 12/09/2024146,997 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/2024147,003 mi+6 mi
- 18/09/2025148,321 mi+1,318 mi
- 19/09/2025148,321 mi
Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S778 AMR 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 (S778 AMR) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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