1979 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · FNB 169T
1979 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1979. Recorded mileage 53,587 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 2000cc
FNB 169T Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 53,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FNB 169T Mileage History
- 05/09/200830,344 mi
- 04/09/200930,766 mi+422 mi
- 24/02/201130,978 mi+212 mi
- 24/02/201238,376 mi+7,398 mi
- 28/02/201238,378 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/201344,635 mi+6,257 mi
- 15/02/201344,635 mi
- 04/09/201352,088 mi+7,453 mi
- 01/09/201452,563 mi+475 mi
- 02/09/201553,028 mi+465 mi
- 05/09/201653,064 mi+36 mi
- 30/08/201753,336 mi+272 mi
- 01/04/201953,392 mi+56 mi
- 23/04/202153,402 mi+10 mi
- 14/04/202253,412 mi+10 mi
- 14/08/202353,551 mi+139 mi
- 20/03/202553,581 mi+30 mi
- 10/03/202653,587 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,327 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FNB 169T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Transporter (FNB 169T) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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