1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R784 FUF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 May 1998. Recorded mileage 188,667 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R784 FUF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 188,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R784 FUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R784 FUF) between May 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R784 FUF Mileage History
- 09/05/200697,871 mi
- 09/05/200697,871 mi
- 11/04/2007107,369 mi+9,498 mi
- 01/08/2008114,663 mi+7,294 mi
- 15/10/2009121,666 mi+7,003 mi
- 26/10/2010126,386 mi+4,720 mi
- 26/10/2010126,388 mi+2 mi
- 28/09/2011126,985 mi+597 mi
- 09/10/2012128,135 mi+1,150 mi
- 14/10/2013131,541 mi+3,406 mi
- 14/10/2013131,541 mi
- 20/10/2014134,967 mi+3,426 mi
- 21/10/2015142,869 mi+7,902 mi
- 21/10/2015142,869 mi
- 24/10/2016149,175 mi+6,306 mi
- 05/10/2017153,309 mi+4,134 mi
- 05/10/2017153,309 mi
- 19/10/2018159,221 mi+5,912 mi
- 24/10/2019164,893 mi+5,672 mi
- 13/10/2020169,310 mi+4,417 mi
- 18/10/2021174,391 mi+5,081 mi
- 07/11/2022179,840 mi+5,449 mi
- 23/10/2023183,844 mi+4,004 mi
- 23/10/2023183,848 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/2024188,667 mi+4,819 mi
- 05/11/2024188,667 mi
Average of roughly 4,909 miles per year across 26 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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