1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R91 VRB
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 181,067 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R91 VRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 181,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R91 VRB Mileage History
- 03/03/2025172,181 mi
- 01/04/2025172,490 mi+309 mi
- 01/04/2025172,491 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2026180,940 mi+8,449 mi
- 28/04/2026181,067 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 7,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R91 VRB 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 (R91 VRB) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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