1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R585 FPU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/02/1998. Recorded mileage 278,761 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,761 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
R585 FPU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 278,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R585 FPU Mileage History
- 23/05/2007102,122 mi
- 21/08/2008106,031 mi+3,909 mi
- 22/08/2008106,049 mi+18 mi
- 26/01/2010109,754 mi+3,705 mi
- 24/01/2011113,243 mi+3,489 mi
- 11/12/2013116,680 mi+3,437 mi
- 12/12/2013116,695 mi+15 mi
- 12/12/2014118,223 mi+1,528 mi
- 13/12/2014118,223 mi
- 18/12/2015133,003 mi+14,780 mi
- 21/12/2015133,049 mi+46 mi
- 22/12/2016143,486 mi+10,437 mi
- 23/12/2016143,506 mi+20 mi
- 26/03/2018147,856 mi+4,350 mi
- 21/06/2019151,157 mi+3,301 mi
- 22/06/2019151,157 mi
- 08/09/2021158,673 mi+7,516 mi
- 16/12/2022160,239 mi+1,566 mi
- 03/01/2023160,247 mi+8 mi
- 16/01/2024164,286 mi+4,039 mi
- 08/02/2024164,287 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/2025276,951 mi+112,664 mi
- 05/02/2026278,739 mi+1,788 mi
- 11/03/2026278,761 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 9,395 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R585 FPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R585 FPU) between May 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
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