1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · R565 FCV
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1998. Recorded mileage 49,349 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
R565 FCV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 49,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 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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R565 FCV Mileage History
- 24/04/200623,443 mi
- 29/03/200723,764 mi+321 mi
- 12/06/200723,847 mi+83 mi
- 12/06/200723,847 mi
- 05/06/200826,696 mi+2,849 mi
- 05/06/200929,333 mi+2,637 mi
- 08/06/200929,346 mi+13 mi
- 03/06/201032,065 mi+2,719 mi
- 07/06/201135,324 mi+3,259 mi
- 15/05/201236,645 mi+1,321 mi
- 28/05/201338,472 mi+1,827 mi
- 14/05/201439,911 mi+1,439 mi
- 22/07/201542,840 mi+2,929 mi
- 23/07/201542,840 mi
- 19/07/201643,588 mi+748 mi
- 20/07/201744,088 mi+500 mi
- 11/07/201845,432 mi+1,344 mi
- 26/07/201946,486 mi+1,054 mi
- 13/07/202046,726 mi+240 mi
- 05/08/202147,226 mi+500 mi
- 02/08/202247,713 mi+487 mi
- 20/07/202348,118 mi+405 mi
- 24/07/202448,188 mi+70 mi
- 18/07/202548,543 mi+355 mi
- 02/07/202649,349 mi+806 mi
Average of roughly 1,283 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R565 FCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R565 FCV) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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