1972 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · VPU 426L
1972 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1972. Recorded mileage 9,323 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VPU 426L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 9,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VPU 426L Mileage History
- 03/11/20212,193 mi
- 16/11/20212,199 mi+6 mi
- 15/11/20226,432 mi+4,233 mi
- 27/11/20239,289 mi+2,857 mi
- 01/12/20239,323 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VPU 426L 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 1972 Volkswagen Transporter (VPU 426L) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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