1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S286 APF
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 176,142 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S286 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 176,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S286 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 (S286 APF) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
S286 APF Mileage History
- 06/06/2024170,919 mi
- 08/05/2025173,117 mi+2,198 mi
- 16/05/2025173,120 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2026176,142 mi+3,022 mi
- 17/08/2026176,142 mi
Average of roughly 2,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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