The road tax status for R960 BVU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R960 BVU?

The MOT for R960 BVU is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R960 BVU?

The recorded mileage for R960 BVU is 251,919 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R960 BVU ULEZ compliant?

No, R960 BVU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R960 BVU

R960 BVU

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1998. Recorded mileage 251,919 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 251,919 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 251,919 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 1896cc

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R960 BVU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
251,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R960 BVU Mileage History

28/06/2024249,359 mi
07/07/2025250,768 mi+1,409 mi
17/07/2025250,785 mi+17 mi
09/07/2026251,918 mi+1,133 mi
20/07/2026251,919 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R960 BVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:27

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R960 BVU) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.

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