1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S952 BTA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 204,721 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
S952 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 204,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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S952 BTA Mileage History
- 10/05/2023203,651 mi
- 10/06/2024204,237 mi+586 mi
- 19/06/2024204,237 mi
- 27/05/2026204,707 mi+470 mi
- 08/06/2026204,721 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S952 BTA 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 (S952 BTA) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications ”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever inoperative Front parking brake cable broken (1.1.6 (d))”.
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