1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R933 BVU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 138,395 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R933 BVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 138,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R933 BVU Mileage History
- 12/09/2023133,948 mi
- 12/09/2023133,948 mi
- 09/09/2024136,948 mi+3,000 mi
- 16/06/2025137,623 mi+675 mi
- 14/05/2026138,395 mi+772 mi
Average of roughly 1,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R933 BVU 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 (R933 BVU) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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