1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C276 RFE
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 89,029 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,029 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
C276 RFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 89,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C276 RFE Mileage History
- 07/02/202476,162 mi
- 19/02/202585,343 mi+9,181 mi
- 20/02/202585,349 mi+6 mi
- 15/06/202689,027 mi+3,678 mi
- 15/06/202689,029 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C276 RFE 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 (C276 RFE) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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