1974 Volkswagen 1.6L Petrol · FVL 156M
1974 Volkswagen (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1974. Recorded mileage 77,430 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FVL 156M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 77,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FVL 156M 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 1974 Volkswagen Unknown (FVL 156M) between January 2026 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 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: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
FVL 156M Mileage History
- 15/01/202677,425 mi
- 20/01/202677,430 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 2 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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