1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R606 EYG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 215,781 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R606 EYG Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 215,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R606 EYG Mileage History
- 18/09/200692,348 mi
- 18/09/200692,348 mi
- 20/09/2007100,255 mi+7,907 mi
- 19/09/2008107,322 mi+7,067 mi
- 22/09/2009111,566 mi+4,244 mi
- 08/07/2011120,772 mi+9,206 mi
- 08/07/2011120,772 mi
- 04/07/2012126,897 mi+6,125 mi
- 09/07/2013140,779 mi+13,882 mi
- 12/07/2013140,853 mi+74 mi
- 11/07/2014156,618 mi+15,765 mi
- 21/07/2014156,626 mi+8 mi
- 16/07/2015167,737 mi+11,111 mi
- 05/08/2015167,737 mi
- 05/09/2016178,501 mi+10,764 mi
- 07/09/2016178,502 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2017186,993 mi+8,491 mi
- 22/08/2017186,996 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/2018192,978 mi+5,982 mi
- 21/08/2018192,978 mi
- 20/08/2019197,266 mi+4,288 mi
- 27/08/2019197,266 mi
- 10/08/2020200,965 mi+3,699 mi
- 12/08/2020200,966 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2021203,767 mi+2,801 mi
- 22/08/2022207,850 mi+4,083 mi
- 29/08/2023210,197 mi+2,347 mi
- 05/09/2024212,289 mi+2,092 mi
- 05/09/2024212,289 mi
- 14/04/2026215,781 mi+3,492 mi
Average of roughly 6,307 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R606 EYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R606 EYG) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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