1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R711 BOU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 114,539 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R711 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 114,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R711 BOU Mileage History
- 12/06/2025113,684 mi
- 04/07/2025113,515 mi-169 mi
- 02/07/2026114,477 mi+962 mi
- 14/07/2026114,532 mi+55 mi
- 19/08/2026114,539 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R711 BOU 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 (R711 BOU) between June 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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