1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R386 BLS
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 219,758 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R386 BLS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2026
- 219,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R386 BLS Mileage History
- 14/01/2025212,602 mi
- 11/01/2026219,600 mi+6,998 mi
- 25/01/2026219,758 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 6,953 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R386 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R386 BLS) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 January 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jackin”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
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