Official DVLA Record

1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C843 ASL

C843 ASL

1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1985. Recorded mileage 41,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 07/04/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
41,102 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1915cc
Mechanical Assessment

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C843 ASL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 41,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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C843 ASL Mileage History

  1. 08/11/202340,990 mi
  2. 20/11/202340,990 mi
  3. 19/11/202441,091 mi+101 mi
  4. 07/03/202541,102 mi+11 mi
  5. 09/04/202541,102 mi

Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C843 ASL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 13:07
MOT Analysis

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 (C843 ASL) between November 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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