1982 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · TNT 543Y
1982 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/08/1982. Recorded mileage 74,839 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1982
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 1588cc
TNT 543Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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TNT 543Y Mileage History
- 14/08/202373,804 mi
- 17/08/202474,839 mi+1,035 mi
- 21/08/202574,839 mi
- 17/08/202674,839 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
TNT 543Y 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 1982 Volkswagen Transporter (TNT 543Y) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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