1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · A678 DCU
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 3,986 km. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 3,986 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A678 DCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 3,986 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A678 DCU Odometer History
- 09/08/202287,500 km
- 10/08/202394,522 mi
- 24/07/20263,982 km
- 27/07/20263,986 km+4 km
Average of roughly -21,065 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A678 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A678 DCU) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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