1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R218 BVM
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 148,681 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
R218 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 148,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R218 BVM Mileage History
- 18/06/2025148,650 mi
- 28/08/2025148,658 mi+8 mi
- 05/09/2025148,658 mi
- 21/08/2026148,681 mi+23 mi
- 21/08/2026148,681 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R218 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 (R218 BVM) between June 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))”.
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