The road tax status for R178 AOW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R178 AOW?

The MOT for R178 AOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R178 AOW?

The recorded mileage for R178 AOW is 100,883 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R178 AOW ULEZ compliant?

No, R178 AOW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R178 AOW

R178 AOW

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08/01/1998. Recorded mileage 100,883 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 100,883 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 100,883 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2370cc

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R178 AOW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
100,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R178 AOW Mileage History

04/08/202393,236 mi
03/08/202493,340 mi+104 mi
02/08/202595,442 mi+2,102 mi
02/08/202595,442 mi
21/07/2026100,883 mi+5,441 mi

Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R178 AOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:57

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R178 AOW) between August 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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