1980 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · NVM 783W
1980 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1980. Recorded mileage 13,224 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Stockton-on-Tees
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 1584cc
NVM 783W Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2019
- 13,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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NVM 783W Mileage History
- 15/06/200697,342 mi
- 15/06/200697,342 mi
- 22/05/200797,345 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/200797,345 mi
- 08/01/20092,973 mi-94,372 mi
- 15/10/20094,966 mi+1,993 mi
- 28/10/20095,125 mi+159 mi
- 04/10/20107,272 mi+2,147 mi
- 06/10/201191,186 mi+83,914 mi
- 10/10/201210,569 mi-80,617 mi
- 01/04/201411,200 mi+631 mi
- 29/05/201411,200 mi
- 16/06/201512,498 mi+1,298 mi
- 10/07/201512,499 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/201713,178 mi+679 mi
- 30/06/201713,178 mi
- 05/06/201813,179 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/201813,179 mi
- 20/07/201913,221 mi+42 mi
- 27/07/201913,224 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -6,414 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NVM 783W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volkswagen Transporter (NVM 783W) between June 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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