1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · S95 RMB
1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 165,494 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S95 RMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 165,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S95 RMB 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 (S95 RMB) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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 (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
S95 RMB Mileage History
- 23/11/2023159,101 mi
- 23/11/2023159,101 mi
- 25/09/2024159,343 mi+242 mi
- 30/09/2024159,383 mi+40 mi
- 26/09/2025165,494 mi+6,111 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S95R Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S95RMB.
YAMAHA
VMX1200
HONDA
PRELUDE
YAMAHA
SR125
MAZDA
MX-5
FORD
FIESTA
IVECO-FORD
CAMPER
LEXUS
LS400
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
TVR
CHIMAERA
PIAGGIO
T5
HONDA
VFR800 FI
JAGUAR
XK8
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.