1983 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · A712 KVR
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1983. Recorded mileage 84,513 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1968cc
A712 KVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 84,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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A712 KVR Mileage History
- 13/04/202283,220 mi
- 05/05/202283,265 mi+45 mi
- 11/05/202384,507 mi+1,242 mi
- 18/05/202384,513 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,180 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A712 KVR 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 (A712 KVR) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ne”; “Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ne”; “Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ne”.
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