1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A734 HLT
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 57,405 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A734 HLT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 57,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A734 HLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A734 HLT) between March 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
A734 HLT Mileage History
- 27/03/200627,640 mi
- 27/03/200627,640 mi
- 16/04/200729,526 mi+1,886 mi
- 16/04/200729,526 mi
- 07/04/200831,935 mi+2,409 mi
- 01/04/200935,753 mi+3,818 mi
- 25/03/201039,546 mi+3,793 mi
- 18/04/201141,376 mi+1,830 mi
- 18/04/201141,376 mi
- 29/03/201242,047 mi+671 mi
- 29/03/201242,047 mi
- 25/03/201344,875 mi+2,828 mi
- 24/03/201446,551 mi+1,676 mi
- 25/03/201446,551 mi
- 07/04/201549,384 mi+2,833 mi
- 21/03/201649,945 mi+561 mi
- 21/03/201753,237 mi+3,292 mi
- 21/03/201854,500 mi+1,263 mi
- 19/03/201955,515 mi+1,015 mi
- 26/03/201955,515 mi
- 22/09/202056,959 mi+1,444 mi
- 23/09/202056,963 mi+4 mi
- 20/09/202157,079 mi+116 mi
- 24/09/202157,079 mi
- 18/10/202257,405 mi+326 mi
Average of roughly 1,797 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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