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1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S168 JFV

S168 JFV

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/11/1998. Recorded mileage 234,895 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
234,895 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

S168 JFV Key Findings

  • 37 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
  • 234,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 15 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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S168 JFV Mileage History

  1. 15/03/200697,918 mi
  2. 20/03/2007113,278 mi+15,360 mi
  3. 13/03/2008125,715 mi+12,437 mi
  4. 14/03/2008125,715 mi
  5. 12/03/2009132,894 mi+7,179 mi
  6. 11/03/2010142,375 mi+9,481 mi
  7. 21/03/2011147,823 mi+5,448 mi
  8. 22/03/2011147,826 mi+3 mi
  9. 23/11/2011151,383 mi+3,557 mi
  10. 23/11/2011151,383 mi
  11. 06/12/2012159,300 mi+7,917 mi
  12. 07/12/2012159,300 mi
  13. 12/12/2013166,712 mi+7,412 mi
  14. 12/12/2013166,712 mi
  15. 30/03/2015175,204 mi+8,492 mi
  16. 15/04/2016184,868 mi+9,664 mi
  17. 15/04/2016184,868 mi
  18. 06/06/2017191,247 mi+6,379 mi
  19. 06/06/2017191,247 mi
  20. 25/05/2018191,254 mi+7 mi
  21. 25/05/2018191,254 mi
  22. 15/04/2019192,694 mi+1,440 mi
  23. 03/07/2020197,043 mi+4,349 mi
  24. 09/07/2020197,043 mi
  25. 27/03/2021197,458 mi+415 mi
  26. 08/04/2021197,542 mi+84 mi
  27. 23/10/2021204,765 mi+7,223 mi
  28. 26/10/2021204,810 mi+45 mi
  29. 06/10/2022213,866 mi+9,056 mi
  30. 12/10/2022213,905 mi+39 mi
  31. 02/10/2023217,202 mi+3,297 mi
  32. 10/01/2025222,466 mi+5,264 mi
  33. 15/01/2025222,469 mi+3 mi
  34. 23/09/2025226,621 mi+4,152 mi
  35. 23/09/2025226,621 mi
  36. 22/09/2026234,895 mi+8,274 mi
  37. 02/10/2026234,895 mi

Average of roughly 6,666 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.

S168 JFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 21:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S168 JFV) between March 2006 and October 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Steering (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 97 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.

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