1981 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · WGH 249W
1981 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1981. Recorded mileage 34,851 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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WGH 249W Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2020
- 34,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WGH 249W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Transporter (WGH 249W) between July 2007 and December 2020.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 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))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WGH 249W Mileage History
- 16/07/200727,757 mi
- 23/07/200727,774 mi+17 mi
- 24/07/200830,789 mi+3,015 mi
- 28/07/200830,790 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/200932,411 mi+1,621 mi
- 01/06/201132,597 mi+186 mi
- 02/07/201132,969 mi+372 mi
- 16/07/201132,976 mi+7 mi
- 30/06/201232,729 mi-247 mi
- 30/06/201232,729 mi
- 03/12/201333,557 mi+828 mi
- 05/06/201534,356 mi+799 mi
- 19/12/202034,850 mi+494 mi
- 21/12/202034,851 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 14 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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