1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R34 TRA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14/03/1998. Recorded mileage 196,302 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,302 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
R34 TRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 196,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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R34 TRA Mileage History
- 25/08/2023192,982 mi
- 03/09/2024193,839 mi+857 mi
- 12/08/2025196,256 mi+2,417 mi
- 05/09/2025196,302 mi+46 mi
- 05/09/2025196,302 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R34 TRA 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 (R34 TRA) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 performance unable to be tested not tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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