1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S268 APF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 225,311 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S268 APF Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/01/2024
- 225,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S268 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S268 APF) between November 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Steering (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S268 APF Mileage History
- 13/11/2006148,687 mi
- 13/11/2007156,121 mi+7,434 mi
- 15/11/2007156,121 mi
- 19/11/2008163,640 mi+7,519 mi
- 21/11/2008163,640 mi
- 20/11/2009171,287 mi+7,647 mi
- 20/11/2009171,296 mi+9 mi
- 22/11/2010178,129 mi+6,833 mi
- 23/11/2010178,129 mi
- 17/11/2011183,275 mi+5,146 mi
- 18/11/2011183,325 mi+50 mi
- 16/11/2012188,407 mi+5,082 mi
- 23/11/2012188,407 mi
- 13/11/2013193,999 mi+5,592 mi
- 13/11/2013193,999 mi
- 12/11/2014199,094 mi+5,095 mi
- 18/11/2015230,971 mi+31,877 mi
- 18/11/2015230,971 mi
- 16/11/2016209,219 mi-21,752 mi
- 18/11/2016209,219 mi
- 07/11/2017213,090 mi+3,871 mi
- 09/11/2017213,090 mi
- 19/11/2018216,837 mi+3,747 mi
- 27/11/2018216,837 mi
- 13/11/2019219,533 mi+2,696 mi
- 19/11/2020221,472 mi+1,939 mi
- 27/11/2020221,480 mi+8 mi
- 17/11/2021223,389 mi+1,909 mi
- 01/12/2021223,411 mi+22 mi
- 30/11/2022224,538 mi+1,127 mi
- 13/12/2022224,549 mi+11 mi
- 17/01/2024225,311 mi+762 mi
Average of roughly 4,461 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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