1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S736 LGA
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 121,671 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S736 LGA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 121,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S736 LGA Mileage History
- 31/05/2007107,171 mi
- 03/11/2008108,620 mi+1,449 mi
- 09/02/201197,235 mi-11,385 mi
- 07/03/2012111,487 mi+14,252 mi
- 16/04/2013117,661 mi+6,174 mi
- 28/02/2014117,661 mi
- 25/02/2016113,350 mi-4,311 mi
- 06/04/2017117,670 mi+4,320 mi
- 13/04/2017117,678 mi+8 mi
- 30/04/2021117,990 mi+312 mi
- 11/05/2021117,997 mi+7 mi
- 09/05/2022119,649 mi+1,652 mi
- 09/06/2026121,671 mi+2,022 mi
- 15/06/2026121,671 mi
Average of roughly 761 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S736 LGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (S736 LGA) between May 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very soft (1.1.2 (a))”.
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