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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R724 HGX

R724 HGX

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 50,536 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
50,536 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2370cc
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R724 HGX Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 50,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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R724 HGX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 14:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R724 HGX) between June 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

R724 HGX Mileage History

  1. 20/06/200619,448 mi
  2. 21/06/200619,448 mi
  3. 18/06/200720,231 mi+783 mi
  4. 23/06/200820,747 mi+516 mi
  5. 24/06/200820,747 mi
  6. 17/04/200920,868 mi+121 mi
  7. 12/04/201025,554 mi+4,686 mi
  8. 27/04/201128,706 mi+3,152 mi
  9. 22/05/201231,119 mi+2,413 mi
  10. 15/05/201333,549 mi+2,430 mi
  11. 20/05/201436,377 mi+2,828 mi
  12. 18/05/201538,141 mi+1,764 mi
  13. 14/05/201639,179 mi+1,038 mi
  14. 15/06/201739,824 mi+645 mi
  15. 29/05/201840,588 mi+764 mi
  16. 29/05/201941,331 mi+743 mi
  17. 17/06/202041,628 mi+297 mi
  18. 08/04/202142,065 mi+437 mi
  19. 05/04/202243,066 mi+1,001 mi
  20. 06/04/202243,066 mi
  21. 03/04/202344,899 mi+1,833 mi
  22. 03/04/202344,899 mi
  23. 05/04/202446,496 mi+1,597 mi
  24. 02/04/202548,819 mi+2,323 mi
  25. 04/04/202548,819 mi
  26. 01/04/202650,535 mi+1,716 mi
  27. 07/04/202650,536 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,570 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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