1982 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · ALR 788Y
1982 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1982. Recorded mileage 28,907 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 2000cc
ALR 788Y Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 28,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ALR 788Y Mileage History
- 16/06/2016170,771 mi
- 18/10/201617,083 mi-153,688 mi
- 20/10/201617,086 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/201718,120 mi+1,034 mi
- 24/11/2017181,373 mi+163,253 mi
- 16/01/201919,275 mi-162,098 mi
- 29/01/201919,279 mi+4 mi
- 17/01/202020,798 mi+1,519 mi
- 23/01/202123,965 mi+3,167 mi
- 05/04/202226,143 mi+2,178 mi
- 07/04/202226,150 mi+7 mi
- 15/03/202328,907 mi+2,757 mi
Average of roughly -21,036 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ALR 788Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Transporter (ALR 788Y) between June 2016 and March 2023.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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