1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R508 CBA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 162,436 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,436 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R508 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 162,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R508 CBA Mileage History
- 13/11/2023155,379 mi
- 29/11/2024158,848 mi+3,469 mi
- 06/01/2025158,880 mi+32 mi
- 05/01/2026162,402 mi+3,522 mi
- 06/03/2026162,436 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 3,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R508 CBA 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 (R508 CBA) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Chassi”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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