1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R71 TFJ
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/03/1998. Recorded mileage 135,840 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,840 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
R71 TFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 135,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R71 TFJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2022133,830 mi
- 21/04/2023134,863 mi+1,033 mi
- 15/04/2024135,296 mi+433 mi
- 23/04/2024135,299 mi+3 mi
- 22/04/2025135,840 mi+541 mi
Average of roughly 651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R71 TFJ 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 (R71 TFJ) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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