1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A836 HRF
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 5,229 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A836 HRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 5,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A836 HRF 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 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A836 HRF) between November 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
A836 HRF Mileage History
- 16/11/20212,011 mi
- 16/11/20212,011 mi
- 15/11/20224,838 mi+2,827 mi
- 13/01/20245,229 mi+391 mi
- 15/03/20245,229 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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