1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C903 GPU
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 98,631 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C903 GPU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 98,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C903 GPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C903 GPU) between October 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
C903 GPU Mileage History
- 17/10/200594,767 mi
- 20/10/200594,770 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/200696,864 mi+2,094 mi
- 23/09/200696,804 mi-60 mi
- 13/08/200897,766 mi+962 mi
- 14/08/200897,766 mi
- 27/08/200997,817 mi+51 mi
- 27/08/200997,817 mi
- 10/10/201697,899 mi+82 mi
- 21/06/201897,922 mi+23 mi
- 21/06/201897,925 mi+3 mi
- 01/08/201997,935 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/201997,938 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/202297,944 mi+6 mi
- 25/05/202297,944 mi
- 18/09/202398,108 mi+164 mi
- 21/11/202498,258 mi+150 mi
- 16/03/202698,631 mi+373 mi
Average of roughly 189 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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