1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A653 GFF
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 303,454 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 303,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1888cc
A653 GFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 303,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A653 GFF Mileage History
- 31/05/2022301,779 km
- 01/06/2022301,779 km
- 01/06/2023303,454 km+1,675 km
- 01/06/2023303,454 mi
Average of roughly 1,671 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A653 GFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A653 GFF) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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