1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R237 EAF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 130,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R237 EAF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 130,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 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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R237 EAF Mileage History
- 23/08/2006147,253 mi
- 24/08/2006147,253 mi
- 21/08/2007156,249 mi+8,996 mi
- 21/08/2007156,249 mi
- 18/08/2008170,013 mi+13,764 mi
- 19/08/2008170,014 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2009182,741 mi+12,727 mi
- 12/08/2010194,241 mi+11,500 mi
- 23/08/2010195,409 mi+1,168 mi
- 01/08/2011202,830 mi+7,421 mi
- 31/07/2012213,365 mi+10,535 mi
- 26/06/2013219,053 mi+5,688 mi
- 24/06/2014222,863 mi+3,810 mi
- 25/06/2014222,863 mi
- 26/06/2015227,219 mi+4,356 mi
- 15/06/2016230,187 mi+2,968 mi
- 15/06/2016230,187 mi
- 27/06/2017241,000 mi+10,813 mi
- 20/01/2018244,937 mi+3,937 mi
- 21/01/2018244,937 mi
- 04/01/2019122,199 mi-122,738 mi
- 16/01/2020126,991 mi+4,792 mi
- 30/03/2020126,991 mi
- 30/03/2020126,992 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/2021128,989 mi+1,997 mi
- 04/05/2021128,992 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/2022130,176 mi+1,184 mi
Average of roughly -1,070 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R237 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R237 EAF) between August 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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