1984 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A538 UTL
1984 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 40,130 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A538 UTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 40,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A538 UTL Mileage History
- 24/11/202140,078 mi
- 25/11/202140,086 mi+8 mi
- 08/03/202340,111 mi+25 mi
- 23/05/202440,128 mi+17 mi
- 30/05/202440,130 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A538 UTL 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 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (A538 UTL) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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