1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S270 APF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 229,648 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,648 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
S270 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 229,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S270 APF Mileage History
- 09/11/2022227,860 mi
- 22/01/2025227,878 mi+18 mi
- 22/01/2025227,878 mi
- 14/01/2026229,648 mi+1,770 mi
- 20/01/2026229,648 mi
Average of roughly 559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S270 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 (S270 APF) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Central Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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