1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S142 EWY
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10/12/1998. Recorded mileage 206,731 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
S142 EWY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 206,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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S142 EWY Mileage History
- 06/08/2005101,733 mi
- 28/10/2006115,141 mi+13,408 mi
- 27/10/2007126,497 mi+11,356 mi
- 23/10/2008139,151 mi+12,654 mi
- 10/11/2009145,317 mi+6,166 mi
- 13/11/2009145,331 mi+14 mi
- 13/10/2010151,896 mi+6,565 mi
- 28/10/2011157,199 mi+5,303 mi
- 05/11/2012162,901 mi+5,702 mi
- 11/11/2013165,217 mi+2,316 mi
- 12/11/2014167,426 mi+2,209 mi
- 05/11/2015170,368 mi+2,942 mi
- 11/11/2015170,472 mi+104 mi
- 09/12/2016175,435 mi+4,963 mi
- 09/12/2016175,435 mi
- 07/12/2017178,138 mi+2,703 mi
- 13/11/2018180 mi-177,958 mi
- 14/11/2018180,227 mi+180,047 mi
- 11/12/2019182,314 mi+2,087 mi
- 17/11/2020183,627 mi+1,313 mi
- 17/11/2020183,627 mi
- 30/11/2021185,010 mi+1,383 mi
- 14/12/2022187,427 mi+2,417 mi
- 04/12/2023191,126 mi+3,699 mi
- 05/12/2023191,127 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/2024198,031 mi+6,904 mi
- 20/12/2024198,032 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2025206,731 mi+8,699 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S142 EWY 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 Transporter (S142 EWY) between August 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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