1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · C121 VWP
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 208,338 km. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Odometer
- 208,338 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C121 VWP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2019
- 208,338 km recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C121 VWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C121 VWP) between September 2007 and April 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Emissions not tested Oil Leaking On Exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
C121 VWP Odometer History
- 24/09/2007163,358 km
- 01/10/2007163,358 mi
- 25/09/2008166,628 km
- 26/09/2008166,649 mi
- 10/10/2009170,161 mi+3,512 mi
- 14/10/2009170,163 mi+2 mi
- 08/02/2011175,269 km
- 04/02/2012178,579 km+3,310 km
- 06/02/2012178,579 km
- 02/02/2013183,437 km+4,858 km
- 02/02/2013183,437 km
- 21/03/2014187,561 km+4,124 km
- 10/03/2015190,658 km+3,097 km
- 11/03/2015190,658 km
- 26/03/2016197,108 km+6,450 km
- 05/04/2016197,108 km
- 20/03/2017202,828 km+5,720 km
- 28/03/2018207,664 km+4,836 km
- 29/03/2018207,664 km
- 10/04/2019208,338 km+674 km
- 12/04/2019208,338 km
Average of roughly 3,895 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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