1970 Volkswagen VW / Kombi 1.6L Petrol · BPB 8155
1970 Volkswagen VW / Kombi (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1970. Recorded mileage 1,779 km. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VW / KOMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 1,779 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BPB 8155 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 1,779 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BPB 8155 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Volkswagen Vw / Kombi (BPB 8155) between September 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached engine to sub frame bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam bolt loose (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))”.
BPB 8155 Odometer History
- 28/09/20221,779 km
- 05/10/20221,779 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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