1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R244 EAR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1998. Recorded mileage 77,404 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,404 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
R244 EAR Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 77,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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R244 EAR Mileage History
- 04/09/200647,405 mi
- 07/09/200647,405 mi
- 16/03/200750,449 mi+3,044 mi
- 27/06/200750,506 mi+57 mi
- 07/07/200853,517 mi+3,011 mi
- 07/07/200853,517 mi
- 07/07/200957,062 mi+3,545 mi
- 07/07/200957,062 mi
- 01/07/201060,275 mi+3,213 mi
- 28/06/201161,681 mi+1,406 mi
- 08/09/201162,153 mi+472 mi
- 24/09/201267,007 mi+4,854 mi
- 24/09/201267,008 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/201370,391 mi+3,383 mi
- 20/09/201370,391 mi
- 05/09/201471,001 mi+610 mi
- 05/09/201471,001 mi
- 30/06/201571,010 mi+9 mi
- 30/06/201672,617 mi+1,607 mi
- 06/07/201672,617 mi
- 14/06/2017109,629 mi+37,012 mi
- 05/06/201873,281 mi-36,348 mi
- 14/06/201873,285 mi+4 mi
- 18/06/201974,685 mi+1,400 mi
- 22/06/202075,837 mi+1,152 mi
- 29/07/202175,875 mi+38 mi
- 20/07/202276,658 mi+783 mi
- 25/07/202376,861 mi+203 mi
- 23/07/202477,039 mi+178 mi
- 06/08/202577,301 mi+262 mi
- 05/08/202677,404 mi+103 mi
- 05/08/202677,404 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R244 EAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R244 EAR) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 23 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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