1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R451 FNA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 277,904 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,904 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
R451 FNA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 277,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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R451 FNA Mileage History
- 04/08/200520,989 mi
- 08/08/2005207,989 mi+187,000 mi
- 11/08/2006226,275 mi+18,286 mi
- 15/08/2007235,306 mi+9,031 mi
- 10/09/2008242,695 mi+7,389 mi
- 06/09/2009243,347 mi+652 mi
- 10/11/2010244,396 mi+1,049 mi
- 24/11/2010244,398 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2011246,546 mi+2,148 mi
- 29/11/2012248,234 mi+1,688 mi
- 30/11/2012248,234 mi
- 13/11/2013250,515 mi+2,281 mi
- 14/01/2015252,900 mi+2,385 mi
- 03/08/2016253,293 mi+393 mi
- 05/09/2016253,299 mi+6 mi
- 25/08/2017260,983 mi+7,684 mi
- 29/08/2017261,089 mi+106 mi
- 01/09/2018271,137 mi+10,048 mi
- 13/09/2019275,787 mi+4,650 mi
- 13/09/2019275,792 mi+5 mi
- 20/08/2021277,357 mi+1,565 mi
- 02/05/2023277,516 mi+159 mi
- 23/08/2024277,887 mi+371 mi
- 05/11/2025277,904 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 12,684 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R451 FNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R451 FNA) between August 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake performance not tested front flexi hoses deterioted (3.7.A.1)”.
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