1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C198 EBV
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 48,581 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C198 EBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2024
- 48,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C198 EBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C198 EBV) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
C198 EBV Mileage History
- 05/05/202246,122 mi
- 11/05/202246,122 mi
- 23/08/202347,513 mi+1,391 mi
- 09/08/202448,581 mi+1,068 mi
Average of roughly 1,086 miles per year across 4 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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