1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R357 EKP
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 129,434 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R357 EKP Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 129,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R357 EKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R357 EKP) between July 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R357 EKP Mileage History
- 03/07/200668,632 mi
- 27/06/200775,505 mi+6,873 mi
- 29/06/200775,539 mi+34 mi
- 15/07/200882,887 mi+7,348 mi
- 17/07/200989,457 mi+6,570 mi
- 21/07/201094,501 mi+5,044 mi
- 23/07/201094,501 mi
- 01/08/2011144,427 mi+49,926 mi
- 01/08/201199,838 mi-44,589 mi
- 26/07/2012105,449 mi+5,611 mi
- 03/08/2012105,582 mi+133 mi
- 03/08/2012105,582 mi
- 04/09/2013111,586 mi+6,004 mi
- 18/09/2013111,806 mi+220 mi
- 22/09/2014115,677 mi+3,871 mi
- 31/10/2015120,236 mi+4,559 mi
- 31/10/2015120,236 mi
- 15/10/2016122,756 mi+2,520 mi
- 15/10/2016122,756 mi
- 26/10/2017125,219 mi+2,463 mi
- 26/10/2017125,219 mi
- 01/11/2018128,009 mi+2,790 mi
- 02/11/2018128,011 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/2019129,276 mi+1,265 mi
- 18/10/2019129,277 mi+1 mi
- 05/02/2021129,434 mi+157 mi
- 16/02/2021129,434 mi
- 09/02/2022129,434 mi
- 26/10/2023129,434 mi
- 30/10/2023129,434 mi
Average of roughly 3,510 miles per year across 30 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: 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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