1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S281 APF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 170,859 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,859 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
S281 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 170,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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S281 APF Mileage History
- 08/07/2024167,773 mi
- 09/07/2024167,787 mi+14 mi
- 25/06/2025169,116 mi+1,329 mi
- 07/07/2026170,851 mi+1,735 mi
- 07/07/2026170,859 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S281 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 (S281 APF) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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