1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R201 BVM
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 148,939 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,939 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R201 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 148,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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R201 BVM Mileage History
- 11/04/2023144,920 mi
- 07/03/2024145,502 mi+582 mi
- 04/06/2025148,052 mi+2,550 mi
- 04/06/2026148,930 mi+878 mi
- 12/06/2026148,939 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R201 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R201 BVM) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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