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1984 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A296 SMJ

A296 SMJ

1984 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18/05/1984. Recorded mileage 27,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
1915cc

A296 SMJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
  • 27,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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A296 SMJ Mileage History

  1. 08/10/202126,496 mi
  2. 04/10/202227,033 mi+537 mi
  3. 05/10/202227,032 mi-1 mi
  4. 07/11/202327,377 mi+345 mi
  5. 08/11/202327,396 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

A296 SMJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (A296 SMJ) between October 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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