1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S501 BCG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 148,072 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S501 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 148,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S501 BCG 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 (S501 BCG) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
S501 BCG Mileage History
- 22/02/2022144,898 mi
- 16/03/2023145,597 mi+699 mi
- 28/03/2023145,600 mi+3 mi
- 28/03/2023145,600 mi
- 05/04/2024148,072 mi+2,472 mi
Average of roughly 1,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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