1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N11 YAC
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 269,353 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 269,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N11 YAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 269,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N11 YAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (N11 YAC) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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 (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
N11 YAC Mileage History
- 23/08/2022266,773 mi
- 02/09/2022266,780 mi+7 mi
- 25/10/2023269,345 mi+2,565 mi
- 06/11/2023269,353 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,141 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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