1981 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · RFX 420W
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 189,084 km. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 189,084 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RFX 420W Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2021
- 189,084 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RFX 420W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (RFX 420W) between October 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
RFX 420W Odometer History
- 19/10/2006169,628 km
- 23/10/2006169,648 km+20 km
- 14/04/2008172,891 km+3,243 km
- 17/03/2009174,357 km+1,466 km
- 27/03/2010176,369 mi
- 30/03/2010176,369 mi
- 09/04/2011177,773 mi+1,404 mi
- 15/04/2011177,789 mi+16 mi
- 26/03/2012179,235 mi+1,446 mi
- 30/03/2012179,235 mi
- 15/03/2013180,326 mi+1,091 mi
- 28/04/2015180,821 km
- 29/04/2015180,822 km+1 km
- 29/01/2016181,027 mi
- 02/02/2016181,027 mi
- 06/09/2017184,988 km
- 08/09/2017184,035 km-953 km
- 13/07/2020187,256 mi
- 23/07/2021189,069 km
- 27/07/2021189,084 km+15 km
Average of roughly 1,317 km per year across 20 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: 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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