1983 Volkswagen Lightvan 1.9L Petrol · A855 LJO
1983 Volkswagen Lightvan (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/09/1983. Recorded mileage 19,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LIGHTVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1915cc
A855 LJO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2022
- 19,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A855 LJO Mileage History
- 30/06/20064,669 mi
- 03/07/20064,669 mi
- 06/08/200771,958 mi+67,289 mi
- 16/08/20077,965 mi-63,993 mi
- 19/08/200893,224 mi+85,259 mi
- 22/08/200893,286 mi+62 mi
- 20/08/200910,811 mi-82,475 mi
- 21/08/200910,811 mi
- 18/08/201011,906 mi+1,095 mi
- 23/08/20101,460 mi-10,446 mi
- 25/08/201112,718 mi+11,258 mi
- 24/08/2012131,500 mi+118,782 mi
- 24/08/2012131,500 mi
- 24/08/201315,125 mi-116,375 mi
- 24/08/201315,125 mi
- 28/08/2014171,755 mi+156,630 mi
- 28/08/2014171,755 mi
- 17/12/2015180,517 mi+8,762 mi
- 30/12/201518,055 mi-162,462 mi
- 05/12/201719,130 mi+1,075 mi
- 16/12/201719,134 mi+4 mi
- 06/02/201919,141 mi+7 mi
- 13/02/201919,144 mi+3 mi
- 14/03/202019,192 mi+48 mi
- 16/03/202019,195 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202119,209 mi+14 mi
- 02/04/202119,212 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/202219,278 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 910 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A855 LJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Lightvan (A855 LJO) between June 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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