1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R693 AOP
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 1998. Recorded mileage 308,466 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 308,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R693 AOP Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 308,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R693 AOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R693 AOP) between March 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 120 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
R693 AOP Mileage History
- 31/03/2006117,460 mi
- 02/05/2007125,136 mi+7,676 mi
- 02/05/2007125,136 mi
- 21/04/2008131,978 mi+6,842 mi
- 22/04/2008131,978 mi
- 15/04/2009145,586 mi+13,608 mi
- 15/04/2010160,816 mi+15,230 mi
- 04/04/2011172,963 mi+12,147 mi
- 16/04/2012185,396 mi+12,433 mi
- 16/04/2012185,396 mi
- 25/04/2013192,250 mi+6,854 mi
- 02/05/2013192,428 mi+178 mi
- 24/04/2014194,941 mi+2,513 mi
- 15/04/2015200,190 mi+5,249 mi
- 22/04/2015200,508 mi+318 mi
- 15/06/2016212,690 mi+12,182 mi
- 20/06/2016212,831 mi+141 mi
- 03/05/2017221,528 mi+8,697 mi
- 04/05/2017221,530 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2018233,724 mi+12,194 mi
- 06/06/2018233,724 mi
- 30/05/2019298,804 mi+65,080 mi
- 04/06/201976,603 mi-222,201 mi
- 03/12/2020300,596 mi+223,993 mi
- 16/06/2021301,168 mi+572 mi
- 12/07/2022302,914 mi+1,746 mi
- 12/07/2022302,914 mi
- 05/06/2024303,592 mi+678 mi
- 07/06/2024303,600 mi+8 mi
- 21/05/2025308,457 mi+4,857 mi
- 27/05/2025308,466 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,971 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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