1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R274 ERP
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/02/1998. Recorded mileage 278,681 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,681 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
R274 ERP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 278,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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R274 ERP Mileage History
- 08/03/2006110,344 mi
- 01/03/2007129,028 mi+18,684 mi
- 05/03/2008145,683 mi+16,655 mi
- 04/03/2009159,126 mi+13,443 mi
- 17/02/2010173,556 mi+14,430 mi
- 09/03/2011191,799 mi+18,243 mi
- 06/03/2012206,573 mi+14,774 mi
- 15/03/2012206,773 mi+200 mi
- 06/03/2013221,336 mi+14,563 mi
- 19/03/2013221,852 mi+516 mi
- 25/02/2014233,913 mi+12,061 mi
- 27/02/2014233,971 mi+58 mi
- 12/02/2015242,288 mi+8,317 mi
- 23/02/2015242,445 mi+157 mi
- 05/04/2016251,198 mi+8,753 mi
- 19/04/2016251,455 mi+257 mi
- 18/03/2017259,922 mi+8,467 mi
- 23/03/2017259,928 mi+6 mi
- 10/05/2018261,728 mi+1,800 mi
- 11/05/2019262,418 mi+690 mi
- 17/05/2019262,424 mi+6 mi
- 26/09/2020270,689 mi+8,265 mi
- 01/10/2020270,779 mi+90 mi
- 27/10/2021275,358 mi+4,579 mi
- 05/11/2021275,366 mi+8 mi
- 07/11/2022277,316 mi+1,950 mi
- 25/11/2022277,331 mi+15 mi
- 30/01/2025277,486 mi+155 mi
- 19/06/2026278,681 mi+1,195 mi
Average of roughly 8,300 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R274 ERP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R274 ERP) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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