1971 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · AVV 138J
1971 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 16,223 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AVV 138J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 16,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AVV 138J 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 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (AVV 138J) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Steering linkage fractured steering coupling split (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
AVV 138J Mileage History
- 06/09/202214,600 mi
- 20/11/202314,674 mi+74 mi
- 28/11/202314,674 mi
- 03/07/202616,220 mi+1,546 mi
- 13/07/202616,223 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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