1981 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · AMA 244W
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/04/1981. Recorded mileage 72,742 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1968cc
AMA 244W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 72,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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AMA 244W Mileage History
- 20/12/202366,498 mi
- 23/12/202366,498 mi
- 19/12/202469,706 mi+3,208 mi
- 20/12/202469,716 mi+10 mi
- 19/03/202672,742 mi+3,026 mi
Average of roughly 2,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AMA 244W 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 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (AMA 244W) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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