1983 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · A517 MFJ
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 438 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A517 MFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A517 MFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A517 MFJ) between March 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
A517 MFJ Mileage History
- 28/03/202299,492 mi
- 06/04/202299,496 mi+4 mi
- 13/09/2023438 mi-99,058 mi
Average of roughly -67,736 miles per year across 3 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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