1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · R108 DDB
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/04/1998. Recorded mileage 110,622 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
R108 DDB Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 110,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R108 DDB Mileage History
- 19/04/200665,230 mi
- 27/04/200771,011 mi+5,781 mi
- 27/04/200771,011 mi
- 15/04/200875,115 mi+4,104 mi
- 22/04/200875,202 mi+87 mi
- 01/05/200977,161 mi+1,959 mi
- 01/05/200977,161 mi
- 09/06/201078,361 mi+1,200 mi
- 10/06/201078,361 mi
- 06/06/201180,350 mi+1,989 mi
- 06/06/201180,350 mi
- 12/09/201280,873 mi+523 mi
- 14/09/201280,873 mi
- 11/09/201381,548 mi+675 mi
- 06/09/201481,844 mi+296 mi
- 19/09/201585,146 mi+3,302 mi
- 19/09/201688,460 mi+3,314 mi
- 18/09/201790,218 mi+1,758 mi
- 18/09/201790,218 mi
- 06/09/201892,197 mi+1,979 mi
- 09/09/201993,065 mi+868 mi
- 20/09/201993,065 mi
- 17/09/202095,175 mi+2,110 mi
- 11/09/202199,813 mi+4,638 mi
- 07/10/202199,818 mi+5 mi
- 17/10/2022104,609 mi+4,791 mi
- 14/10/2023107,343 mi+2,734 mi
- 31/10/2023107,343 mi
- 24/10/2024108,667 mi+1,324 mi
- 30/10/2024108,667 mi
- 11/11/2025110,622 mi+1,955 mi
- 12/11/2025110,622 mi
Average of roughly 2,320 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R108 DDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R108 DDB) between April 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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