1981 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · WLB 50X
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 48,063 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WLB 50X Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 48,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WLB 50X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (WLB 50X) between September 2011 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
WLB 50X Mileage History
- 06/09/201145,980 mi
- 12/09/201145,980 mi
- 10/09/201246,166 mi+186 mi
- 04/09/201346,266 mi+100 mi
- 08/09/201446,693 mi+427 mi
- 14/09/201547,249 mi+556 mi
- 09/09/201647,656 mi+407 mi
- 09/09/201647,656 mi
- 11/09/201747,907 mi+251 mi
- 14/09/201747,907 mi
- 30/08/201847,954 mi+47 mi
- 09/09/201948,018 mi+64 mi
- 11/09/201948,018 mi
- 10/08/202148,063 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 210 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.