1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · C697 PMX
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 47,301 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C697 PMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 47,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C697 PMX Mileage History
- 25/07/202343,782 mi
- 19/07/202445,509 mi+1,727 mi
- 26/07/202445,513 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/202547,288 mi+1,775 mi
- 23/07/202547,301 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C697 PMX 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 (C697 PMX) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear o”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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