1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R85 TJH
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 194,759 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R85 TJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 194,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R85 TJH Mileage History
- 05/12/2023182,553 mi
- 15/01/2025190,778 mi+8,225 mi
- 22/01/2025190,783 mi+5 mi
- 19/01/2026194,746 mi+3,963 mi
- 26/01/2026194,759 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R85 TJH 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 (R85 TJH) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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