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R847 JGN

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

178,801 mi
Last recorded178,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 178,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 178,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 178,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 177,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 176,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 176,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 176,321 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 176,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 175,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 175,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 175,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 174,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 173,865 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 172,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 168,379 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 164,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 156,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 144,152 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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R847 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 144,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R847 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R847 JGN registered?

R847 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R847 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 JGN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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