1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · A19 HAT
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 252,169 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A19 HAT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 252,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A19 HAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (A19 HAT) between April 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
A19 HAT Mileage History
- 28/04/2006158,751 mi
- 28/06/2007166,832 mi+8,081 mi
- 10/12/2008181,346 mi+14,514 mi
- 21/05/2010204,794 mi+23,448 mi
- 12/03/2012217,455 mi+12,661 mi
- 12/03/2012217,455 mi
- 10/07/20130 mi-217,455 mi
- 16/07/2014229,989 mi+229,989 mi
- 16/07/2014229,995 mi+6 mi
- 07/07/2015239,681 mi+9,686 mi
- 13/07/2015239,689 mi+8 mi
- 30/07/2016243,187 mi+3,498 mi
- 18/07/2017244,658 mi+1,471 mi
- 18/08/2018247,096 mi+2,438 mi
- 04/12/2019248,158 mi+1,062 mi
- 14/05/2021249,568 mi+1,410 mi
- 18/05/2021249,575 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2022250,724 mi+1,149 mi
- 11/08/2022250,729 mi+5 mi
- 09/11/2023251,651 mi+922 mi
- 23/04/2025252,166 mi+515 mi
- 28/04/2025252,169 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,917 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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