1982 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · SWG 354Y
1982 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1982. Recorded mileage 22,012 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SWG 354Y Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
- 22,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SWG 354Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Transporter (SWG 354Y) between July 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2022 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 (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
SWG 354Y Mileage History
- 14/07/200618,653 mi
- 20/07/200618,653 mi
- 05/07/201118,825 mi+172 mi
- 22/06/20120 mi-18,825 mi
- 04/07/201219,683 mi+19,683 mi
- 08/07/20130 mi-19,683 mi
- 12/07/201319,773 mi+19,773 mi
- 09/07/201420,091 mi+318 mi
- 10/05/201720,101 mi+10 mi
- 10/05/201720,103 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/201820,346 mi+243 mi
- 12/04/201820,346 mi
- 30/04/201921,314 mi+968 mi
- 02/05/201921,316 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/202121,947 mi+631 mi
- 16/06/202121,947 mi
- 14/06/202222,012 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 211 miles per year across 17 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: 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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