1998 Volkswagen Compass 2.4L Diesel · R990 DWR
1998 Volkswagen Compass (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02/02/1998. Recorded mileage 52,661 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN COMPASS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
R990 DWR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 52,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R990 DWR Mileage History
- 21/03/200617,628 mi
- 30/03/200617,688 mi+60 mi
- 10/11/200619,371 mi+1,683 mi
- 26/11/200719,711 mi+340 mi
- 16/01/200921,402 mi+1,691 mi
- 05/10/200922,362 mi+960 mi
- 28/09/201024,600 mi+2,238 mi
- 28/01/201124,984 mi+384 mi
- 19/01/201227,022 mi+2,038 mi
- 31/01/201328,793 mi+1,771 mi
- 20/01/201430,580 mi+1,787 mi
- 27/01/201532,058 mi+1,478 mi
- 22/01/201633,557 mi+1,499 mi
- 01/02/201735,747 mi+2,190 mi
- 02/02/201735,747 mi
- 25/01/201837,015 mi+1,268 mi
- 25/01/201837,015 mi
- 23/01/201939,540 mi+2,525 mi
- 25/01/201939,540 mi
- 22/01/202041,289 mi+1,749 mi
- 26/01/202143,075 mi+1,786 mi
- 28/01/202245,160 mi+2,085 mi
- 28/01/202245,161 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/202347,185 mi+2,024 mi
- 01/02/202448,923 mi+1,738 mi
- 17/01/202550,395 mi+1,472 mi
- 20/01/202550,396 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/202652,661 mi+2,265 mi
Average of roughly 1,766 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R990 DWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Compass (R990 DWR) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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