1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · S512 BCG
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 211,922 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S512 BCG Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 211,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S512 BCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S512 BCG) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Steering (22 issues), Lighting (20 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 128 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S512 BCG Mileage History
- 04/12/200697,587 mi
- 04/12/200697,587 mi
- 04/08/2008102,903 mi+5,316 mi
- 04/08/2008102,903 mi
- 22/05/2010107,200 mi+4,297 mi
- 20/05/2011112,753 mi+5,553 mi
- 20/05/2011112,753 mi
- 30/05/2012117,600 mi+4,847 mi
- 01/06/2012117,602 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/2013121,544 mi+3,942 mi
- 29/05/2013122,157 mi+613 mi
- 21/05/2014129,143 mi+6,986 mi
- 28/05/2014129,232 mi+89 mi
- 12/05/2015135,180 mi+5,948 mi
- 20/05/2016142,857 mi+7,677 mi
- 08/05/2017151,078 mi+8,221 mi
- 11/05/2017151,110 mi+32 mi
- 08/05/2018159,644 mi+8,534 mi
- 09/05/2018159,646 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/2019167,556 mi+7,910 mi
- 28/05/2019167,556 mi
- 03/07/2020174,495 mi+6,939 mi
- 07/07/2020174,505 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/2021178,434 mi+3,929 mi
- 25/06/2021178,437 mi+3 mi
- 31/05/2022184,805 mi+6,368 mi
- 01/06/2023193,009 mi+8,204 mi
- 02/06/2023193,015 mi+6 mi
- 29/05/2024200,477 mi+7,462 mi
- 03/06/2024200,488 mi+11 mi
- 28/05/2025207,409 mi+6,921 mi
- 30/05/2025207,414 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/2026211,922 mi+4,508 mi
- 02/06/2026211,922 mi
Average of roughly 5,865 miles per year across 34 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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