1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S542 AMR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 147,856 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,856 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
S542 AMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 147,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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S542 AMR Mileage History
- 21/11/2023133,760 mi
- 21/11/2024137,777 mi+4,017 mi
- 22/11/2024137,777 mi
- 20/11/2025147,856 mi+10,079 mi
- 26/11/2025147,856 mi
Average of roughly 6,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S542 AMR 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 (S542 AMR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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