1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A392 SGK
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 5,741 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A392 SGK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 5,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A392 SGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A392 SGK) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
A392 SGK Mileage History
- 05/11/202152,402 mi
- 20/05/202252,568 mi+166 mi
- 19/05/20235,741 mi-46,827 mi
Average of roughly -30,438 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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