1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · A915 LAH
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 13,347 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A915 LAH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 13,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A915 LAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (A915 LAH) between June 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be a”.
A915 LAH Mileage History
- 02/06/200679,281 mi
- 14/06/200679,281 mi
- 02/07/200782,321 mi+3,040 mi
- 04/07/200782,321 mi
- 28/06/200886,764 mi+4,443 mi
- 20/06/200990,650 mi+3,886 mi
- 26/06/200990,698 mi+48 mi
- 23/07/201193,347 mi+2,649 mi
- 17/07/2012701 mi-92,646 mi
- 28/08/2012714 mi+13 mi
- 15/07/20143,344 mi+2,630 mi
- 16/09/20143,344 mi
- 17/09/20143,344 mi
- 15/09/201542,385 mi+39,041 mi
- 25/09/20154,257 mi-38,128 mi
- 21/09/20166,613 mi+2,356 mi
- 09/12/20197,208 mi+595 mi
- 09/12/20197,208 mi
- 07/12/202010,087 mi+2,879 mi
- 16/12/202010,087 mi
- 08/12/202113,333 mi+3,246 mi
- 26/01/202213,347 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly -4,212 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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