1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R710 BAY
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 69,884 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R710 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 69,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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R710 BAY Mileage History
- 14/10/202263,001 mi
- 05/10/202364,771 mi+1,770 mi
- 11/10/202465,687 mi+916 mi
- 22/05/202565,702 mi+15 mi
- 21/04/202669,884 mi+4,182 mi
Average of roughly 1,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R710 BAY 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 (R710 BAY) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
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