1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S655 ENH
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 227,093 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S655 ENH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 227,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S655 ENH 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 (S655 ENH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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 (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damaged is more than 40mm in diameter within the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S655 ENH Mileage History
- 24/07/2024235,226 mi
- 02/08/2024235,255 mi+29 mi
- 02/09/2025235,227 mi-28 mi
- 06/09/2025235,232 mi+5 mi
- 29/07/2026227,093 mi-8,139 mi
Average of roughly -4,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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