1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S103 BEU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 73,277 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S103 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/06/2026
- 73,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S103 BEU 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 (S103 BEU) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
S103 BEU Mileage History
- 13/05/202366,088 mi
- 09/07/202470,459 mi+4,371 mi
- 27/06/202571,103 mi+644 mi
- 04/07/202571,107 mi+4 mi
- 19/06/202673,277 mi+2,170 mi
Average of roughly 2,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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