1998 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · S725 ARC

This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean DVSA record. Every annual test from June 2022 through to the most recent pass in June 2025 has returned no defects or advisories whatsoever. The single failed test in June 2024, recorded with no defects, appears to be an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical concern, as it passed immediately on the same day. The condition is consistent and stable, with no reported corrosion, suspension wear, or braking faults to suggest any underlying deterioration. The mileage pattern supports a lightly used and well-managed example. At the June 2025 test, the odometer showed 129,963 miles, which equates to roughly 4,600 miles per year over its 28-year life. That is low for the age. Crucially, the distance between each annual test has been remarkably even: approximately 2,100 miles from 2023 to 2024, and 2,139 miles from 2024 to 2025. There are no sudden jumps or long dormant periods in the recorded history, which indicates regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing. Because the entire MOT history is free of advisories, a buyer cannot use this record to target specific weak points. Instead, expect to rely on a manual inspection. On a 1998 Transporter, that means checking the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, inspecting the sills and floor pan for inner corrosion, and testing the handbrake mechanism and rear calipers for binding. The brake discs and pads are likely near the end of their service life at this mileage, and tyres deserve a close look for perishing. The absence of recorded faults is encouraging, but it does not replace the need for a thorough physical inspection of a 28-year-old commercial vehicle.