1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter 1.6L Petrol · NSL 740M
1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1974. Recorded mileage 41,204 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1641cc
NSL 740M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
- 41,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen 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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NSL 740M Mileage History
- 01/03/202236,570 mi
- 03/03/202339,178 mi+2,608 mi
- 03/03/202339,178 mi
- 19/03/202441,202 mi+2,024 mi
- 26/03/202441,204 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NSL 740M 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 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter (NSL 740M) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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