1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C803 CYD
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 11,547 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,547 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
C803 CYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 11,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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C803 CYD Mileage History
- 17/05/202410,506 mi
- 12/06/202410,506 mi
- 29/05/202511,466 mi+960 mi
- 01/08/202511,467 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/202611,547 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C803 CYD 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 (C803 CYD) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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