1985 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · C738 RPC
1985 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03/12/1985. Recorded mileage 26,802 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2400cc
C738 RPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 26,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
C738 RPC Mileage History
- 06/05/202224,310 mi
- 12/05/202224,311 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/202325,269 mi+958 mi
- 07/05/202425,723 mi+454 mi
- 21/05/202526,802 mi+1,079 mi
Average of roughly 819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C738 RPC 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 Lt (C738 RPC) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (C738 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as C738RPC.
FIAT
UNO
AUSTIN
MINI MAYFAIR
SUZUKI
RG500
PIAGGIO
PX 125
TOYOTA
COROLLA FX GT LIMITED
VAUXHALL
NOVA
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FXR
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
CITROEN
2CV
AUSTIN
MAESTRO 500 CITY
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E
BMW
3 SERIES