1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R732 BOU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 238,174 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
R732 BOU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2024
- 238,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R732 BOU Mileage History
- 10/02/2022224,483 mi
- 01/02/2023231,834 mi+7,351 mi
- 14/02/2024238,174 mi+6,340 mi
Average of roughly 6,814 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R732 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R732 BOU) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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