1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S271 CFE
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1998. Recorded mileage 158,869 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,869 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
S271 CFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 158,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 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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S271 CFE Mileage History
- 01/06/2024152,733 mi
- 17/05/2025154,505 mi+1,772 mi
- 20/05/2025154,526 mi+21 mi
- 02/06/2026158,861 mi+4,335 mi
- 19/06/2026158,869 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S271 CFE 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 (S271 CFE) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock pr”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock p”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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