1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · C272 YEL
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 84,162 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C272 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
- 84,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C272 YEL Mileage History
- 28/02/202382,669 mi
- 22/02/202483,106 mi+437 mi
- 04/03/202584,009 mi+903 mi
- 04/03/202584,009 mi
- 26/03/202684,162 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C272 YEL 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 (C272 YEL) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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