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1981 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · GFB 528W

GFB 528W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 109,724 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1981 · Maidstone
MOT Status
Valid until 23/09/2022
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
109,724 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/09/2022
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1981
Engine
1600cc

GFB 528W Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2021
  • 109,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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GFB 528W Mileage History

  1. 22/09/2021109,724 mi
  2. 25/09/2021109,724 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

GFB 528W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 18:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (GFB 528W) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 September 2021 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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