1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R867 DBA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 174,348 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R867 DBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 174,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R867 DBA Mileage History
- 30/01/2025172,621 mi
- 31/01/2025172,628 mi+7 mi
- 30/09/2025174,258 mi+1,630 mi
- 03/11/2025174,336 mi+78 mi
- 10/11/2025174,348 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R867 DBA 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 (R867 DBA) between January 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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