1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R616 BWR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 229,026 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R616 BWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 229,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R616 BWR 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 (R616 BWR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R616 BWR Mileage History
- 27/10/2022214,643 mi
- 26/10/2023214,643 mi
- 26/10/2023214,643 mi
- 25/10/2024226,929 mi+12,286 mi
- 30/10/2025229,026 mi+2,097 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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