1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R952 ETW
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 182,154 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R952 ETW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 182,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R952 ETW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R952 ETW) between May 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
R952 ETW Mileage History
- 23/05/2006106,812 mi
- 12/05/2007107,844 mi+1,032 mi
- 10/05/2008108,700 mi+856 mi
- 16/05/2009109,474 mi+774 mi
- 22/05/2010110,013 mi+539 mi
- 17/05/2011110,652 mi+639 mi
- 18/05/2011110,652 mi
- 22/05/201211,281 mi-99,371 mi
- 01/05/2013111,429 mi+100,148 mi
- 19/06/2014122,130 mi+10,701 mi
- 19/06/2014122,132 mi+2 mi
- 15/06/2015130,215 mi+8,083 mi
- 05/07/2016138,838 mi+8,623 mi
- 03/07/2017144,813 mi+5,975 mi
- 04/07/2017144,875 mi+62 mi
- 28/06/2018150,495 mi+5,620 mi
- 08/07/2019155,867 mi+5,372 mi
- 28/08/2020159,682 mi+3,815 mi
- 28/07/2021162,184 mi+2,502 mi
- 09/08/2022167,344 mi+5,160 mi
- 09/03/2023171,541 mi+4,197 mi
- 10/03/2023171,542 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2024176,645 mi+5,103 mi
- 13/03/2025179,248 mi+2,603 mi
- 27/02/2026182,154 mi+2,906 mi
Average of roughly 3,811 miles per year across 25 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: Good
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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