1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C857 DBW
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 44,496 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C857 DBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 44,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C857 DBW 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 (C857 DBW) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 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: Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
C857 DBW Mileage History
- 04/08/202344,139 mi
- 08/08/202344,139 mi
- 07/08/202444,139 mi
- 13/08/202544,494 mi+355 mi
- 20/08/202544,496 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 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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