1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · R158 EAD
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/04/1998. Recorded mileage 63,468 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1969cc
R158 EAD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 63,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 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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R158 EAD Mileage History
- 22/01/200734,953 mi
- 05/02/200827,401 mi-7,552 mi
- 21/02/200927,882 mi+481 mi
- 21/02/200927,882 mi
- 12/03/200927,922 mi+40 mi
- 11/03/201028,804 mi+882 mi
- 10/03/201129,840 mi+1,036 mi
- 10/03/201129,841 mi+1 mi
- 09/03/201231,111 mi+1,270 mi
- 08/03/201332,799 mi+1,688 mi
- 06/03/201433,810 mi+1,011 mi
- 03/03/201534,372 mi+562 mi
- 10/03/201637,184 mi+2,812 mi
- 09/03/201741,041 mi+3,857 mi
- 09/03/201843,918 mi+2,877 mi
- 11/03/201946,404 mi+2,486 mi
- 11/03/202048,788 mi+2,384 mi
- 11/03/202048,788 mi
- 16/03/202149,858 mi+1,070 mi
- 18/03/202250,926 mi+1,068 mi
- 21/03/202250,926 mi
- 31/03/202353,140 mi+2,214 mi
- 26/03/202458,024 mi+4,884 mi
- 10/03/202562,297 mi+4,273 mi
- 30/03/202663,465 mi+1,168 mi
- 02/04/202663,468 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R158 EAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R158 EAD) between January 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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