1998 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R575 ENH
1998 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/01/1998. Recorded mileage 202,904 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R575 ENH Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 202,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R575 ENH Mileage History
- 06/04/200685,559 mi
- 16/04/200793,032 mi+7,473 mi
- 07/04/2008100,518 mi+7,486 mi
- 09/04/2008100,518 mi
- 21/03/2009106,781 mi+6,263 mi
- 02/03/2010112,527 mi+5,746 mi
- 22/02/2011115,638 mi+3,111 mi
- 23/02/2011115,638 mi
- 27/02/2012119,532 mi+3,894 mi
- 27/02/2012119,532 mi
- 19/02/2013123,608 mi+4,076 mi
- 03/02/2014127,570 mi+3,962 mi
- 05/02/2014127,570 mi
- 18/03/2015132,318 mi+4,748 mi
- 18/03/2015132,318 mi
- 16/03/2016136,888 mi+4,570 mi
- 17/03/2016136,888 mi
- 21/02/201787,727 mi-49,161 mi
- 23/02/2017143,845 mi+56,118 mi
- 07/03/2018152,017 mi+8,172 mi
- 12/03/2019161,028 mi+9,011 mi
- 12/03/2019161,028 mi
- 17/03/2020170,492 mi+9,464 mi
- 22/03/2021173,232 mi+2,740 mi
- 23/03/2021173,232 mi
- 15/03/2022179,559 mi+6,327 mi
- 24/03/2022179,559 mi
- 09/03/2023186,700 mi+7,141 mi
- 09/03/2023186,700 mi
- 13/04/2024200,342 mi+13,642 mi
- 29/05/2024200,361 mi+19 mi
- 31/05/2024200,364 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/2025202,904 mi+2,540 mi
Average of roughly 6,084 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R575 ENH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Lt (R575 ENH) between April 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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