1972 Volkswagen BUS 1.6L Petrol · FAX 457K
1972 Volkswagen BUS (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1972. Recorded mileage 12,086 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BUS
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FAX 457K Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 12,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FAX 457K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Bus (FAX 457K) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FAX 457K Mileage History
- 13/04/202211,120 mi
- 06/02/202411,711 mi+591 mi
- 04/03/202512,082 mi+371 mi
- 05/03/202512,086 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 334 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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