1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A178 LLP
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 272,589 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A178 LLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 272,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A178 LLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A178 LLP) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A178 LLP Mileage History
- 18/10/2021261,916 mi
- 04/11/2021261,917 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2021261,917 mi
- 16/11/2022268,030 mi+6,113 mi
- 25/10/2023272,589 mi+4,559 mi
Average of roughly 5,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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