1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S352 CMR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 314,666 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 314,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S352 CMR Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 314,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S352 CMR 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 (S352 CMR) between May 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
S352 CMR Mileage History
- 18/05/2006229,838 mi
- 19/05/2006229,838 mi
- 17/05/2007240,350 mi+10,512 mi
- 23/05/2007240,409 mi+59 mi
- 10/05/2008244,189 mi+3,780 mi
- 24/05/2008244,278 mi+89 mi
- 14/07/2009245,733 mi+1,455 mi
- 04/08/2010260,311 mi+14,578 mi
- 04/08/2010260,328 mi+17 mi
- 02/08/2011265,720 mi+5,392 mi
- 02/08/2011265,720 mi
- 24/07/2012271,199 mi+5,479 mi
- 02/08/2013274,646 mi+3,447 mi
- 06/08/2013274,666 mi+20 mi
- 01/08/2014278,030 mi+3,364 mi
- 30/07/2015284,934 mi+6,904 mi
- 03/08/2015285,001 mi+67 mi
- 25/07/2016293,524 mi+8,523 mi
- 08/08/2016293,668 mi+144 mi
- 07/06/2017299,053 mi+5,385 mi
- 01/06/2018305,324 mi+6,271 mi
- 06/06/2018305,326 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/2019310,888 mi+5,562 mi
- 28/06/2019310,888 mi
- 23/03/2021312,641 mi+1,753 mi
- 08/04/2021312,641 mi
- 30/03/2022313,142 mi+501 mi
- 11/04/2022313,148 mi+6 mi
- 17/04/2023314,255 mi+1,107 mi
- 24/04/2023314,261 mi+6 mi
- 29/04/2024314,668 mi+407 mi
- 13/05/2024314,666 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 4,716 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: 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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