1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R866 FNA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 213,884 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R866 FNA Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 18 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (57 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R866 FNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R866 FNA) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 18 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 18 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (57 issues), Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Bodywork (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 143 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
R866 FNA Mileage History
- 11/01/2006104,619 mi
- 02/02/2007118,952 mi+14,333 mi
- 02/02/2007118,952 mi
- 06/02/2008129,054 mi+10,102 mi
- 19/02/2008129,057 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/2009137,440 mi+8,383 mi
- 17/11/2009137,744 mi+304 mi
- 15/09/2010149,583 mi+11,839 mi
- 28/09/2010149,745 mi+162 mi
- 01/11/2011155,442 mi+5,697 mi
- 04/11/2011155,447 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/2012161,982 mi+6,535 mi
- 26/11/2012161,982 mi
- 04/03/2014172,082 mi+10,100 mi
- 05/03/2014172,082 mi
- 01/04/2015177,913 mi+5,831 mi
- 04/04/2015177,914 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2016184,937 mi+7,023 mi
- 06/05/2016184,937 mi
- 12/07/2017188,851 mi+3,914 mi
- 01/08/2017168,887 mi-19,964 mi
- 01/08/2017168,887 mi
- 13/08/2018192,324 mi+23,437 mi
- 21/08/2018192,339 mi+15 mi
- 19/11/2020196,200 mi+3,861 mi
- 26/11/2020196,211 mi+11 mi
- 02/03/2022211,425 mi+15,214 mi
- 03/03/2022211,426 mi+1 mi
- 22/02/2023213,828 mi+2,402 mi
- 01/03/2023213,884 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 6,377 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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