1979 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · NMA 463T
1979 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1979. Recorded mileage 191,245 km. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,245 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NMA 463T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 191,245 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NMA 463T Odometer History
- 17/10/2023190,240 km
- 30/10/2024190,275 km+35 km
- 07/04/2025190,277 km+2 km
- 07/04/2026191,244 km+967 km
- 21/04/2026191,245 km+1 km
Average of roughly 400 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NMA 463T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Transporter (NMA 463T) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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