1986 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · C583 VVT
1986 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 228,739 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1600cc
C583 VVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2008
- 228,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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C583 VVT Mileage History
- 28/09/2006213,763 mi
- 10/11/2007221,461 mi+7,698 mi
- 13/11/2007221,471 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/2008228,721 mi+7,250 mi
- 15/11/2008228,739 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 7,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C583 VVT 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 1986 Volkswagen Transporter (C583 VVT) between September 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2008 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 (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
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