1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B563 FWA
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 83,094 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B563 FWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 83,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B563 FWA 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 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B563 FWA) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
B563 FWA Mileage History
- 14/05/202281,197 mi
- 23/05/202281,197 mi
- 15/05/202382,731 mi+1,534 mi
- 29/05/202583,092 mi+361 mi
- 06/06/202583,094 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 619 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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