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1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C147 HGJ

C147 HGJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1985. Recorded mileage 85,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1915cc

C147 HGJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
  • 85,917 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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C147 HGJ Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202385,260 mi
  2. 25/06/202485,721 mi+461 mi
  3. 25/06/202485,721 mi
  4. 17/07/202585,914 mi+193 mi
  5. 02/08/202585,917 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C147 HGJ 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C147 HGJ) between July 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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