1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R141 FRP
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 65,869 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R141 FRP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 65,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R141 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R141 FRP) between November 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R141 FRP Mileage History
- 13/11/200620,852 mi
- 13/11/200628,052 mi+7,200 mi
- 31/01/200831,161 mi+3,109 mi
- 26/01/200936,591 mi+5,430 mi
- 28/07/201043,175 mi+6,584 mi
- 29/07/201043,175 mi
- 19/07/201145,957 mi+2,782 mi
- 19/07/201145,957 mi
- 16/07/201248,926 mi+2,969 mi
- 22/07/201352,561 mi+3,635 mi
- 25/07/201454,764 mi+2,203 mi
- 23/07/201556,650 mi+1,886 mi
- 23/07/201556,650 mi
- 27/07/201659,515 mi+2,865 mi
- 27/07/201659,515 mi
- 14/08/201760,273 mi+758 mi
- 16/01/201861,083 mi+810 mi
- 21/01/201962,396 mi+1,313 mi
- 11/01/202063,417 mi+1,021 mi
- 17/04/202163,749 mi+332 mi
- 09/04/202264,046 mi+297 mi
- 15/04/202364,596 mi+550 mi
- 09/04/202565,058 mi+462 mi
- 16/03/202665,869 mi+811 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 24 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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