1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S353 CFG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 84,244 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
S353 CFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 84,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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S353 CFG Mileage History
- 26/09/202283,151 mi
- 06/09/202383,238 mi+87 mi
- 18/06/202483,689 mi+451 mi
- 19/06/202483,694 mi+5 mi
- 16/06/202584,244 mi+550 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S353 CFG 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 (S353 CFG) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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