1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R215 BHE
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 217,487 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R215 BHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 217,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R215 BHE 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 (R215 BHE) between December 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
R215 BHE Mileage History
- 02/12/2021204,633 mi
- 13/12/2022212,122 mi+7,489 mi
- 25/03/2023212,277 mi+155 mi
- 04/04/2023212,277 mi
- 16/10/2024217,487 mi+5,210 mi
Average of roughly 4,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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