1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S490 BRC
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29/12/1998. Recorded mileage 39,381 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
S490 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 39,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S490 BRC Mileage History
- 07/09/2023134,617 mi
- 29/08/202436,387 mi-98,230 mi
- 29/08/202436,387 mi
- 09/09/202537,758 mi+1,371 mi
- 02/09/202639,381 mi+1,623 mi
Average of roughly -31,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S490 BRC 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 (S490 BRC) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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