1971 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · HGU 699J
1971 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 43,095 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HGU 699J Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
- 43,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HGU 699J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (HGU 699J) between February 2017 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
HGU 699J Mileage History
- 20/02/201721,091 mi
- 22/02/201729,091 mi+8,000 mi
- 06/03/201826,089 mi-3,002 mi
- 08/03/201826,115 mi+26 mi
- 28/04/202343,095 mi+16,980 mi
- 28/04/202343,095 mi
Average of roughly 3,560 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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