1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S412 GGU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 196,429 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S412 GGU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 196,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S412 GGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S412 GGU) between April 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 106 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
S412 GGU Mileage History
- 27/04/2006153,823 mi
- 28/04/2006153,825 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2007155,337 mi+1,512 mi
- 28/03/2008157,812 mi+2,475 mi
- 22/07/2009159,990 mi+2,178 mi
- 05/08/2010161,537 mi+1,547 mi
- 03/08/2011162,700 mi+1,163 mi
- 02/08/2012163,729 mi+1,029 mi
- 29/07/2013165,235 mi+1,506 mi
- 20/10/2014169,431 mi+4,196 mi
- 21/10/2014169,431 mi
- 19/10/2015172,718 mi+3,287 mi
- 19/10/2015172,718 mi
- 03/10/2016175,672 mi+2,954 mi
- 04/10/2016175,672 mi
- 16/10/2017178,781 mi+3,109 mi
- 09/11/2018180,311 mi+1,530 mi
- 09/11/2018180,311 mi
- 14/10/2019182,719 mi+2,408 mi
- 02/11/2020184,842 mi+2,123 mi
- 01/11/2021187,299 mi+2,457 mi
- 08/11/2022189,346 mi+2,047 mi
- 30/10/2023190,540 mi+1,194 mi
- 21/10/2024192,494 mi+1,954 mi
- 05/11/2024192,586 mi+92 mi
- 31/10/2025194,484 mi+1,898 mi
- 07/11/2025194,493 mi+9 mi
- 20/10/2026196,429 mi+1,936 mi
Average of roughly 2,080 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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