1979 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · GPV 491T
1979 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1979. Recorded mileage 60,320 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GPV 491T Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 60,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GPV 491T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Transporter (GPV 491T) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
GPV 491T Mileage History
- 23/05/202459,668 mi
- 06/05/202559,926 mi+258 mi
- 05/06/202660,320 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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