1998 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R501 AOG
1998 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 155,812 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R501 AOG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 155,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R501 AOG 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 Lt (R501 AOG) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 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), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system where new pipe goes into 3 way connector (1.1”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R501 AOG Mileage History
- 11/11/2021155,592 mi
- 15/11/2021155,600 mi+8 mi
- 04/11/2022155,812 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 224 miles per year across 3 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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