1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · H12 OAF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07/07/1998. Recorded mileage 199,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,217 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
H12 OAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2023
- 199,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H12 OAF Mileage History
- 01/07/2022193,511 mi
- 08/07/2022193,512 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2023199,217 mi+5,705 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
H12 OAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (H12 OAF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2023 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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