1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · A670 GWD
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 43,988 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A670 GWD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
- 43,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A670 GWD Mileage History
- 13/07/202243,986 mi
- 14/07/202243,986 mi
- 17/07/202343,988 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A670 GWD MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A670 GWD) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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