1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · A473 KCX
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 110,611 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A473 KCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 110,611 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A473 KCX Mileage History
- 18/03/2023110,489 mi
- 18/03/2024110,587 mi+98 mi
- 18/03/2024110,589 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2025110,607 mi+18 mi
- 14/03/2025110,611 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A473 KCX 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 (A473 KCX) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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