1984 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · A162 KVT
1984 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 74,942 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A162 KVT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2022
- 74,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A162 KVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (A162 KVT) between January 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a”; “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”.
A162 KVT Mileage History
- 20/01/200631,778 mi
- 15/01/200733,355 mi+1,577 mi
- 14/01/200834,535 mi+1,180 mi
- 21/01/200935,576 mi+1,041 mi
- 10/02/200935,576 mi
- 26/04/201035,800 mi+224 mi
- 11/06/201035,833 mi+33 mi
- 24/05/201137,945 mi+2,112 mi
- 14/09/201240,564 mi+2,619 mi
- 21/09/201240,583 mi+19 mi
- 03/09/201346,096 mi+5,513 mi
- 05/09/201346,097 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/201452,635 mi+6,538 mi
- 21/09/201453,013 mi+378 mi
- 07/09/201556,874 mi+3,861 mi
- 10/09/201556,885 mi+11 mi
- 16/09/201660,983 mi+4,098 mi
- 20/09/201660,983 mi
- 13/09/201763,568 mi+2,585 mi
- 13/09/201763,568 mi
- 18/09/201869,729 mi+6,161 mi
- 16/09/201972,678 mi+2,949 mi
- 15/09/202074,273 mi+1,595 mi
- 08/12/202174,941 mi+668 mi
- 04/04/202274,941 mi
- 07/04/202274,942 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,663 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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