1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S550 AMR
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 195,524 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,524 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
S550 AMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 195,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S550 AMR Mileage History
- 25/08/2023190,015 mi
- 26/08/2024190,532 mi+517 mi
- 25/08/2025195,514 mi+4,982 mi
- 10/09/2025195,524 mi+10 mi
- 10/09/2025195,524 mi
Average of roughly 2,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S550 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 (S550 AMR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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 (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system m cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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