1980 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · PRC 330W
1980 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1980. Recorded mileage 183,511 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PRC 330W Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 183,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PRC 330W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volkswagen Transporter (PRC 330W) between June 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
PRC 330W Mileage History
- 11/06/2007156,981 mi
- 11/06/2007156,981 mi
- 15/04/2008164,353 km
- 02/06/2009173,086 mi
- 05/06/2009173,086 mi
- 25/05/2010179,508 km
- 20/05/2011183,655 km+4,147 km
- 20/05/2011183,655 km
- 28/05/2012184,033 km+378 km
- 30/05/2012184,033 mi
- 06/06/2013184,108 mi+75 mi
- 08/06/2013184,108 mi
- 12/06/2014184,156 km
- 25/06/2014184,156 km
- 21/07/2015184,162 mi
- 22/07/2015184,162 mi
- 27/07/2016184,218 km
- 11/07/2017184,633 km+415 km
- 17/07/2017184,636 km+3 km
- 07/07/2018184,990 km+354 km
- 29/07/2019185,212 km+222 km
- 01/08/2019185,213 km+1 km
- 22/07/2020175,129 mi
- 14/07/2021175,630 mi+501 mi
- 25/05/2022175,866 mi+236 mi
- 25/04/2023176,732 mi+866 mi
- 11/05/2024178,885 mi+2,153 mi
- 12/05/2025180,876 mi+1,991 mi
- 09/05/2026183,511 mi+2,635 mi
Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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