1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S176 JFV
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 218,869 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,869 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
S176 JFV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 218,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 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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S176 JFV Mileage History
- 26/09/2006115,095 mi
- 31/03/2008125,039 mi+9,944 mi
- 26/03/2009133,970 mi+8,931 mi
- 19/03/2010137,833 mi+3,863 mi
- 19/03/2011144,579 mi+6,746 mi
- 15/03/2012151,660 mi+7,081 mi
- 15/03/2012151,661 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2013157,993 mi+6,332 mi
- 15/03/2013157,993 mi
- 05/03/2014162,659 mi+4,666 mi
- 08/03/2014162,660 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2015172,667 mi+10,007 mi
- 29/04/2015173,251 mi+584 mi
- 02/05/2015173,299 mi+48 mi
- 11/05/2016176,767 mi+3,468 mi
- 23/06/2017187,656 mi+10,889 mi
- 13/07/2018195,670 mi+8,014 mi
- 28/08/2019196,364 mi+694 mi
- 30/08/2019196,364 mi
- 21/08/2020204,850 mi+8,486 mi
- 28/08/2020204,850 mi
- 24/08/2021203,498 mi-1,352 mi
- 24/09/2021203,504 mi+6 mi
- 20/09/2022206,343 mi+2,839 mi
- 21/09/2022206,343 mi
- 19/09/2023210,506 mi+4,163 mi
- 16/09/2024214,602 mi+4,096 mi
- 18/09/2024214,610 mi+8 mi
- 31/03/2026218,869 mi+4,259 mi
Average of roughly 5,319 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S176 JFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S176 JFV) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Steering (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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