1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · H8 FLD
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 58,289 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H8 FLD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 58,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H8 FLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (H8 FLD) between August 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
H8 FLD Mileage History
- 03/08/200525,977 mi
- 10/08/200631,420 mi+5,443 mi
- 24/08/200733,997 mi+2,577 mi
- 24/08/200733,997 mi
- 18/08/200835,443 mi+1,446 mi
- 24/02/200935,626 mi+183 mi
- 23/03/201037,996 mi+2,370 mi
- 23/03/201037,996 mi
- 03/03/201139,580 mi+1,584 mi
- 03/03/201139,580 mi
- 12/03/201240,849 mi+1,269 mi
- 12/03/201240,849 mi
- 18/03/201342,492 mi+1,643 mi
- 11/03/201443,996 mi+1,504 mi
- 12/03/201444,008 mi+12 mi
- 16/03/201545,588 mi+1,580 mi
- 17/02/201646,755 mi+1,167 mi
- 13/02/201748,814 mi+2,059 mi
- 06/02/201849,817 mi+1,003 mi
- 07/02/201849,818 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/201950,636 mi+818 mi
- 20/02/202051,750 mi+1,114 mi
- 20/02/202051,750 mi
- 02/02/202151,785 mi+35 mi
- 19/02/202251,946 mi+161 mi
- 13/02/202352,491 mi+545 mi
- 13/02/202352,491 mi
- 29/02/202454,862 mi+2,371 mi
- 28/02/202556,313 mi+1,451 mi
- 10/02/202658,289 mi+1,976 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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