1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S241 KKV
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 221,042 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S241 KKV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 221,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S241 KKV Mileage History
- 28/10/2005145,243 mi
- 18/10/2006154,916 mi+9,673 mi
- 26/10/2007167,754 mi+12,838 mi
- 20/10/2008175,933 mi+8,179 mi
- 14/10/2009183,012 mi+7,079 mi
- 28/09/2010188,092 mi+5,080 mi
- 04/10/2010188,142 mi+50 mi
- 24/10/2011191,462 mi+3,320 mi
- 26/10/2011191,474 mi+12 mi
- 25/10/2012195,580 mi+4,106 mi
- 25/10/2012195,580 mi
- 21/10/2013197,729 mi+2,149 mi
- 27/10/2014200,809 mi+3,080 mi
- 10/06/2016206,463 mi+5,654 mi
- 08/06/2017209,276 mi+2,813 mi
- 09/06/2017209,283 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2018212,913 mi+3,630 mi
- 17/06/2019214,904 mi+1,991 mi
- 05/07/2021216,994 mi+2,090 mi
- 19/07/2021217,016 mi+22 mi
- 29/07/2021217,065 mi+49 mi
- 25/07/2022218,300 mi+1,235 mi
- 27/07/2022218,300 mi
- 29/06/2023218,851 mi+551 mi
- 17/07/2024220,162 mi+1,311 mi
- 09/07/2025220,784 mi+622 mi
- 15/07/2026221,042 mi+258 mi
Average of roughly 3,660 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
S241 KKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S241 KKV) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized. (1.1.17 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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