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1984 Volkswagen Transporter 1.8L Petrol · B538 FTU

B538 FTU

1984 Volkswagen Transporter (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1984. Recorded mileage 133,987 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/02/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
1781cc

B538 FTU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
  • 133,987 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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
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B538 FTU Mileage History

  1. 22/03/2024133,986 mi
  2. 08/04/2024133,987 mi+1 mi
  3. 05/02/2025133,987 mi
  4. 05/02/2025133,987 mi

Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

B538 FTU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (B538 FTU) between March 2024 and February 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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