1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S528 BYJ
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 195,777 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
S528 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 195,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S528 BYJ Mileage History
- 05/10/2022195,477 mi
- 13/12/2023195,637 mi+160 mi
- 18/12/2023195,649 mi+12 mi
- 29/10/2025195,777 mi+128 mi
- 06/11/2025195,777 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S528 BYJ 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 (S528 BYJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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