1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A135 RLG
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 8,700 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A135 RLG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 8,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A135 RLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A135 RLG) between June 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
A135 RLG Mileage History
- 10/06/202273,939 mi
- 10/06/202273,939 mi
- 18/11/20227,666 mi-66,273 mi
- 14/11/20238,700 mi+1,034 mi
Average of roughly -45,627 miles per year across 4 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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