1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R783 EJL
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 114,773 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R783 EJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 114,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R783 EJL 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 (R783 EJL) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load cover missing, causing possi”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
R783 EJL Mileage History
- 13/05/2024101,799 mi
- 12/12/2024106,316 mi+4,517 mi
- 16/12/2024106,323 mi+7 mi
- 19/12/2025114,745 mi+8,422 mi
- 08/01/2026114,773 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 7,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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