1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S266 APF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 201,488 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,488 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
S266 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 201,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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S266 APF Mileage History
- 16/12/2023198,305 mi
- 19/12/2024200,071 mi+1,766 mi
- 19/12/2024200,071 mi
- 15/12/2025201,476 mi+1,405 mi
- 16/12/2025201,488 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S266 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S266 APF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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