1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R394 BLS
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 May 1998. Recorded mileage 125,854 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R394 BLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 125,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R394 BLS 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 (R394 BLS) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R394 BLS Mileage History
- 16/08/2023123,538 mi
- 22/08/2023123,540 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/2024125,123 mi+1,583 mi
- 27/08/2025125,849 mi+726 mi
- 28/08/2025125,854 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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