1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R350 DFC
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 May 1998. Recorded mileage 77,959 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R350 DFC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 77,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R350 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R350 DFC) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R350 DFC Mileage History
- 15/05/200646,394 mi
- 23/11/200747,615 mi+1,221 mi
- 20/11/200848,139 mi+524 mi
- 02/12/200950,216 mi+2,077 mi
- 01/06/201151,541 mi+1,325 mi
- 01/06/201253,417 mi+1,876 mi
- 19/12/201253,042 mi-375 mi
- 20/12/201253,042 mi
- 06/01/201456,666 mi+3,624 mi
- 07/01/201456,666 mi
- 19/12/201457,705 mi+1,039 mi
- 08/01/201658,175 mi+470 mi
- 17/02/201759,782 mi+1,607 mi
- 19/02/201860,060 mi+278 mi
- 11/02/201960,188 mi+128 mi
- 03/07/202063,496 mi+3,308 mi
- 06/07/202063,496 mi
- 13/07/202269,255 mi+5,759 mi
- 14/07/202269,255 mi
- 24/06/202371,311 mi+2,056 mi
- 04/07/202473,195 mi+1,884 mi
- 16/06/202575,422 mi+2,227 mi
- 09/07/202677,949 mi+2,527 mi
- 10/07/202677,959 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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