1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R815 EVV
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 231,540 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R815 EVV Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 231,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R815 EVV Mileage History
- 24/08/2006125,460 mi
- 12/09/2007137,250 mi+11,790 mi
- 13/09/2007137,261 mi+11 mi
- 02/09/2008146,191 mi+8,930 mi
- 05/09/2008146,197 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/2009158,401 mi+12,204 mi
- 16/08/2010161,761 mi+3,360 mi
- 16/08/2010161,761 mi
- 02/09/2011166,139 mi+4,378 mi
- 12/09/2011166,263 mi+124 mi
- 17/08/2012168,571 mi+2,308 mi
- 18/08/2012168,580 mi+9 mi
- 23/08/2013173,535 mi+4,955 mi
- 23/08/2013173,535 mi
- 05/09/2014179,811 mi+6,276 mi
- 05/09/2014179,811 mi
- 14/09/2015188,816 mi+9,005 mi
- 14/09/2015188,816 mi
- 13/09/2016191,935 mi+3,119 mi
- 15/09/2016191,935 mi
- 20/10/2017195,105 mi+3,170 mi
- 20/10/2017195,105 mi
- 19/10/2018199,728 mi+4,623 mi
- 19/10/2018199,728 mi
- 22/10/2019204,041 mi+4,313 mi
- 02/03/2021211,265 mi+7,224 mi
- 10/03/2021211,273 mi+8 mi
- 08/04/2022217,966 mi+6,693 mi
- 25/04/2023227,079 mi+9,113 mi
- 18/04/2024229,571 mi+2,492 mi
- 20/04/2024229,571 mi
- 16/04/2025230,839 mi+1,268 mi
- 17/04/2026231,540 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 5,400 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
R815 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R815 EVV) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Steering (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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