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1971 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · BHJ 396J

BHJ 396J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1970. Recorded mileage 97,155 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 31/05/2025

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/10/2026

Mileage: 97,155 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1971
Engine: 1600cc

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BHJ 396J Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
97,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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BHJ 396J Mileage History

25/05/202297,081 mi
09/05/202397,105 mi+24 mi
23/05/202397,112 mi+7 mi
20/05/202497,155 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BHJ 396J MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jun 2026, 03:14

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (BHJ 396J) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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