1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · A136 GAP
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 27,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1900cc
A136 GAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 27,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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A136 GAP Mileage History
- 20/05/202221,924 mi
- 25/05/202222,108 mi+184 mi
- 19/04/202327,161 mi+5,053 mi
- 03/05/202327,162 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,497 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A136 GAP 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 (A136 GAP) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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