1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R817 EVV
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 151,718 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R817 EVV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 151,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R817 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R817 EVV) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R817 EVV Mileage History
- 23/03/200694,746 mi
- 04/04/2007105,275 mi+10,529 mi
- 28/03/2008113,720 mi+8,445 mi
- 28/03/2008113,720 mi
- 26/03/2009119,224 mi+5,504 mi
- 26/03/2010125,337 mi+6,113 mi
- 31/03/2011129,945 mi+4,608 mi
- 29/03/2012134,166 mi+4,221 mi
- 16/04/2013137,669 mi+3,503 mi
- 16/04/2013137,671 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2014139,911 mi+2,240 mi
- 09/04/2015141,746 mi+1,835 mi
- 16/04/2015141,746 mi
- 08/04/2016143,385 mi+1,639 mi
- 12/04/2017145,404 mi+2,019 mi
- 10/04/2018147,182 mi+1,778 mi
- 14/04/2018147,183 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2019148,349 mi+1,166 mi
- 18/04/2019148,349 mi
- 05/02/2021149,013 mi+664 mi
- 11/02/2022150,682 mi+1,669 mi
- 01/05/2024151,684 mi+1,002 mi
- 13/05/2024151,686 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2025151,709 mi+23 mi
- 12/05/2025151,710 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/2026151,717 mi+7 mi
- 12/05/2026151,718 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,829 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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