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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 308,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R693 AOP) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “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
- 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 1,931 miles per year across 5 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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