1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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S168 JFV Mileage History
- 15/03/200697,918 mi
- 20/03/2007113,278 mi+15,360 mi
- 13/03/2008125,715 mi+12,437 mi
- 14/03/2008125,715 mi
- 12/03/2009132,894 mi+7,179 mi
- 11/03/2010142,375 mi+9,481 mi
- 21/03/2011147,823 mi+5,448 mi
- 22/03/2011147,826 mi+3 mi
- 23/11/2011151,383 mi+3,557 mi
- 23/11/2011151,383 mi
- 06/12/2012159,300 mi+7,917 mi
- 07/12/2012159,300 mi
- 12/12/2013166,712 mi+7,412 mi
- 12/12/2013166,712 mi
- 30/03/2015175,204 mi+8,492 mi
- 15/04/2016184,868 mi+9,664 mi
- 15/04/2016184,868 mi
- 06/06/2017191,247 mi+6,379 mi
- 06/06/2017191,247 mi
- 25/05/2018191,254 mi+7 mi
- 25/05/2018191,254 mi
- 15/04/2019192,694 mi+1,440 mi
- 03/07/2020197,043 mi+4,349 mi
- 09/07/2020197,043 mi
- 27/03/2021197,458 mi+415 mi
- 08/04/2021197,542 mi+84 mi
- 23/10/2021204,765 mi+7,223 mi
- 26/10/2021204,810 mi+45 mi
- 06/10/2022213,866 mi+9,056 mi
- 12/10/2022213,905 mi+39 mi
- 02/10/2023217,202 mi+3,297 mi
- 10/01/2025222,466 mi+5,264 mi
- 15/01/2025222,469 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2025226,621 mi+4,152 mi
- 23/09/2025226,621 mi
- 22/09/2026234,895 mi+8,274 mi
- 02/10/2026234,895 mi
Average of roughly 6,666 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
S168 JFV MOT History
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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