1998 Volkswagen LT 1.9L Diesel · R761 EAF
1998 Volkswagen LT (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 182,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,000 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
R761 EAF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2021
- 182,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
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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R761 EAF Mileage History
- 27/03/200675,559 mi
- 30/03/200675,560 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/200777,452 mi+1,892 mi
- 27/03/200777,452 mi
- 04/04/200887,347 mi+9,895 mi
- 04/04/200887,347 mi
- 05/05/200996,046 mi+8,699 mi
- 13/04/2010101,570 mi+5,524 mi
- 13/04/2010101,570 mi
- 04/04/2011113,195 mi+11,625 mi
- 08/04/2011113,195 mi
- 30/04/2012125,261 mi+12,066 mi
- 02/05/2012125,261 mi
- 29/04/2013135,755 mi+10,494 mi
- 09/05/2014146,987 mi+11,232 mi
- 12/06/2015154,873 mi+7,886 mi
- 12/06/2015154,873 mi
- 09/07/2016160,838 mi+5,965 mi
- 16/07/2016160,838 mi
- 20/07/2017168,249 mi+7,411 mi
- 21/07/2017168,249 mi
- 27/06/2019173,896 mi+5,647 mi
- 15/08/2020173,927 mi+31 mi
- 13/08/2021182,000 mi+8,073 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R761 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Lt (R761 EAF) between March 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (5 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”.
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