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1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · JBW 589Y

JBW 589Y

1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 290,122 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1983
Engine
1588cc

JBW 589Y Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
  • 290,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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JBW 589Y Mileage History

  1. 11/05/2022286,642 mi
  2. 25/04/2023287,698 mi+1,056 mi
  3. 01/05/2024289,292 mi+1,594 mi
  4. 08/05/2025290,122 mi+830 mi
  5. 09/05/2025290,122 mi

Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

JBW 589Y MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (JBW 589Y) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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