1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S511 BCG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 84,797 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S511 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2023
- 84,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S511 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 (S511 BCG) between January 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
S511 BCG Mileage History
- 11/01/202271,291 mi
- 17/01/202380,656 mi+9,365 mi
- 19/01/202380,656 mi
- 26/07/202384,797 mi+4,141 mi
- 31/07/202384,797 mi
Average of roughly 8,719 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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