1976 Volkswagen 1200 1.2L Petrol · MAS 103R
1976 Volkswagen 1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1976. Recorded mileage 32,046 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2022. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN 1200
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MAS 103R Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2021
- 32,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below Average
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MAS 103R Mileage History
- 11/09/201731,680 mi
- 04/09/201831,701 mi+21 mi
- 05/09/201831,703 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/201931,860 mi+157 mi
- 12/09/201931,875 mi+15 mi
- 01/09/202031,905 mi+30 mi
- 01/09/202031,905 mi
- 22/09/202132,046 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
MAS 103R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Volkswagen 1200 (MAS 103R) between September 2017 and September 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2021 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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