1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C137 AOU
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1985. Recorded mileage 37,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
C137 AOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 37,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C137 AOU Mileage History
- 22/07/202235,074 mi
- 25/01/202435,363 mi+289 mi
- 16/02/202435,388 mi+25 mi
- 04/03/202435,419 mi+31 mi
- 30/04/202537,162 mi+1,743 mi
Average of roughly 753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C137 AOU MOT History
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 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C137 AOU) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 % Nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column at front of vehicle (2.1.2 (e) (i))”.
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