1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R746 BWY
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 220,743 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R746 BWY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 220,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R746 BWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R746 BWY) between May 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
R746 BWY Mileage History
- 28/05/2005139,846 mi
- 23/05/2006147,183 mi+7,337 mi
- 15/05/2007156,064 mi+8,881 mi
- 22/05/2008166,275 mi+10,211 mi
- 02/06/2009176,805 mi+10,530 mi
- 01/06/2010187,327 mi+10,522 mi
- 01/06/2010187,330 mi+3 mi
- 10/05/2011196,751 mi+9,421 mi
- 15/06/2012207,182 mi+10,431 mi
- 16/06/2012207,185 mi+3 mi
- 21/07/2014213,675 mi+6,490 mi
- 17/11/2015217,397 mi+3,722 mi
- 05/04/2017219,738 mi+2,341 mi
- 04/05/2018229,738 mi+10,000 mi
- 04/10/2019219,738 mi-10,000 mi
- 12/10/2024219,743 mi+5 mi
- 12/11/2025220,743 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 3,954 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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