1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S835 COJ
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/08/1998. Recorded mileage 227,107 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
S835 COJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 227,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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S835 COJ Mileage History
- 16/06/2023194,041 mi
- 29/05/2024204,957 mi+10,916 mi
- 06/06/2025216,489 mi+11,532 mi
- 13/06/2025216,491 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2026227,107 mi+10,616 mi
Average of roughly 10,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S835 COJ 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 (S835 COJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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