1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B683 PLA
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1985. Recorded mileage 13,898 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
B683 PLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 13,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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B683 PLA Mileage History
- 02/05/202310,297 mi
- 02/05/202310,297 mi
- 20/04/202411,901 mi+1,604 mi
- 28/04/202513,898 mi+1,997 mi
- 29/04/202513,898 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B683 PLA 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 (B683 PLA) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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