1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · RDM 39Y
1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 39,985 km. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 39,985 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RDM 39Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 39,985 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RDM 39Y 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 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (RDM 39Y) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RDM 39Y Odometer History
- 29/03/2022390,206 km
- 31/03/2022390,208 km+2 km
- 17/03/2023395,360 km+5,152 km
- 05/03/2024399,651 km+4,291 km
- 12/03/202439,985 km-359,666 km
Average of roughly -179,138 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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