1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R643 AET
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 254,015 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R643 AET Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 254,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R643 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R643 AET) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towing ey”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/step area (7.1.1 ”; “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
R643 AET Mileage History
- 24/08/2022254,011 mi
- 26/08/2022254,015 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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