1981 Volkswagen Transporter 1.8L Petrol · GOT 512X
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1981. Recorded mileage 46,486 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GOT 512X Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 46,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GOT 512X MOT History
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 (GOT 512X) between August 2025 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion ”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded T-piece to nearside front flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
GOT 512X Mileage History
- 13/08/202546,486 mi
- 15/08/202546,486 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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