1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S432 GGU
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 257,117 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S432 GGU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 257,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S432 GGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S432 GGU) between November 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
S432 GGU Mileage History
- 29/11/2005164,886 mi
- 06/12/2006175,710 mi+10,824 mi
- 22/11/2007182,335 mi+6,625 mi
- 26/11/2007182,386 mi+51 mi
- 02/12/2008185,580 mi+3,194 mi
- 09/12/2009189,996 mi+4,416 mi
- 22/12/2010194,136 mi+4,140 mi
- 24/10/2011197,931 mi+3,795 mi
- 23/10/2012205,052 mi+7,121 mi
- 21/10/2013209,084 mi+4,032 mi
- 09/10/2014215,734 mi+6,650 mi
- 09/10/2014215,734 mi
- 20/10/2015220,624 mi+4,890 mi
- 17/10/2016225,567 mi+4,943 mi
- 28/10/2016225,569 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/2017232,334 mi+6,765 mi
- 19/10/2017232,338 mi+4 mi
- 20/10/2018237,895 mi+5,557 mi
- 19/10/2019243,504 mi+5,609 mi
- 21/10/2020248,465 mi+4,961 mi
- 22/10/2021253,014 mi+4,549 mi
- 22/10/2021253,014 mi
- 24/10/2022257,117 mi+4,103 mi
Average of roughly 5,457 miles per year across 23 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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