1961 Volkswagen Unknown 1.2L Petrol · 540 XVJ
1961 Volkswagen Unknown (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1961. Recorded mileage 46,278 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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540 XVJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 46,278 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.
540 XVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Volkswagen Unknown (540 XVJ) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
540 XVJ Mileage History
- 21/06/202246,278 mi
- 02/10/202446,278 km
- 04/10/202446,278 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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