1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R310 ALC
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/07/1998. Recorded mileage 180,091 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,091 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
R310 ALC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 180,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R310 ALC Mileage History
- 07/03/2022173,897 mi
- 21/04/2023177,326 mi+3,429 mi
- 03/05/2024179,551 mi+2,225 mi
- 09/05/2025180,088 mi+537 mi
- 21/05/2025180,091 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R310 ALC 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 (R310 ALC) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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