1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · C997 WLJ
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 34,847 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C997 WLJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 34,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C997 WLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (C997 WLJ) between August 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
C997 WLJ Mileage History
- 30/08/200718,489 mi
- 19/09/200819,378 mi+889 mi
- 29/06/201020,680 mi+1,302 mi
- 06/07/201120,887 mi+207 mi
- 11/06/201323,361 mi+2,474 mi
- 31/07/201424,968 mi+1,607 mi
- 01/08/201424,968 mi
- 01/09/201527,867 mi+2,899 mi
- 19/09/201630,146 mi+2,279 mi
- 20/07/201731,144 mi+998 mi
- 02/07/201931,583 mi+439 mi
- 16/11/202132,985 mi+1,402 mi
- 01/02/202434,400 mi+1,415 mi
- 24/02/202434,404 mi+4 mi
- 09/06/202634,839 mi+435 mi
- 17/06/202634,847 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 870 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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