1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R108 BVM
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15/01/1998. Recorded mileage 179,233 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R108 BVM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 179,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R108 BVM Mileage History
- 18/05/2006175,821 mi
- 31/05/2007194,715 mi+18,894 mi
- 23/05/2008211,270 mi+16,555 mi
- 27/05/2009226,503 mi+15,233 mi
- 27/05/2010242,284 mi+15,781 mi
- 11/06/2010242,646 mi+362 mi
- 24/06/2011256,354 mi+13,708 mi
- 27/06/2011256,355 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/2012271,320 mi+14,965 mi
- 25/06/2013282,302 mi+10,982 mi
- 25/06/2013282,302 mi
- 12/06/2014285,705 mi+3,403 mi
- 24/06/2014285,785 mi+80 mi
- 16/06/2015289,313 mi+3,528 mi
- 19/06/2015289,315 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/2016291,001 mi+1,686 mi
- 07/09/2018291,656 mi+655 mi
- 05/03/2020296,797 mi+5,141 mi
- 06/03/2020296,977 mi+180 mi
- 04/05/2021199,742 mi-97,235 mi
- 05/05/2022212,537 mi+12,795 mi
- 09/05/2023230,486 mi+17,949 mi
- 22/07/2024243,096 mi+12,610 mi
- 17/07/2025171,906 mi-71,190 mi
- 20/07/2026179,233 mi+7,327 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R108 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R108 BVM) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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 (27 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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