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£5,850
1998 Volkswagen Transporter T2 ****** Charming Brazilian-built camper professionally converted with modern interior and extensive recent expenditure
United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot 40
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Brazilian-built Volkswagen Transporter T2 offers a professional camper conversion with a modern interior, ready for immediate use. It has undergone significant recent mechanical expenditure, including gearbox and brake work, making it a characterful and affordable classic camper opportunity.
Condition
7
The vehicle is described as a 'charming classic camper' with a 'professional camper conversion' and 'contemporary interior'. It has had 'extensive recent expenditure' including gearbox repairs, cylinder head work, and new brake components. While it has had recent work and a professional conversion, the description doesn't explicitly state it is in near-perfect or excellent condition, implying some wear consistent with a well-used classic vehicle that has been enjoyed.
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Manual
Transmission:
9BWZZZ237WP012725
Chassis No:
Odometer:
76,026 miles
R830 NDS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT – July 2026 The Volkswagen Type 2 is one of the world's most recognisable vehicles, renowned for its timeless styling, simplicity and versatility.
As original European-built examples have become increasingly scarce, high-quality Brazilian-built T2s have grown in popularity, retaining the unmistakable charm of the classic Bay Window while benefiting from later production improvements and a stronger supply of usable examples.
This 1998 Brazilian-built Volkswagen Transporter T2 was imported into the United Kingdom and first registered here on 1 January 2022.
Accompanying the vehicle is supporting correspondence from the Early VW Bay Window Owners Register confirming its 1998 year of manufacture based upon the chassis number and original export documentation.
Finished in an attractive two-tone light blue and white colour scheme, this T2 presents as a charming classic camper.
The vendor informs us that it has benefited from a professional camper conversion featuring a contemporary ...
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£920
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,148
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,945
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
76,026 kilometers
Registration Date
1998-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 16 2025 with 76,026 kilometers
Failed
On Jun 27 2025 with 76,026 kilometers
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 05 2023 with 76,026 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On Sep 05 2023 with 76,026 kilometers
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 25 2023 with 76,024 kilometers
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (Left hand drive) (6.2.3 (a))
- Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Inoperative whilst headlamps on, emits solid orange light to the front (4.4.1 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Passenger side - whole under wheel arch, with 30cm on seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Dec 14 2022 with 75,973 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 09 2021 with 74,184 kilometers
Passed
On Jul 14 2020 with 74,166 kilometers
Failed
On Jun 15 2020 with 74,158 kilometers
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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