1981 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · TTA 399X
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1981. Recorded mileage 35,619 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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TTA 399X Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2014
- 35,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TTA 399X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (TTA 399X) between December 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
TTA 399X Mileage History
- 30/12/200671,219 mi
- 05/12/20079,948 mi-61,271 mi
- 18/01/20089,953 mi+5 mi
- 23/12/200815,374 mi+5,421 mi
- 14/10/200916,897 mi+1,523 mi
- 16/09/201019,698 mi+2,801 mi
- 15/12/201125,458 mi+5,760 mi
- 24/10/201230,719 mi+5,261 mi
- 03/12/201335,614 mi+4,895 mi
- 03/07/201435,619 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/201435,619 mi
Average of roughly -4,740 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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