1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R337 CWY
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 181,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,001 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
R337 CWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 181,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R337 CWY Mileage History
- 31/10/2022175,554 mi
- 12/11/2022175,566 mi+12 mi
- 09/01/2024179,020 mi+3,454 mi
- 12/01/2024179,021 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2025181,001 mi+1,980 mi
Average of roughly 2,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R337 CWY 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 (R337 CWY) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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