1971 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · MBJ 753K
1971 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/12/1971. Recorded mileage 12,370 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1584cc
MBJ 753K Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 12,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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MBJ 753K Mileage History
- 24/08/200691,433 mi
- 08/09/200691,457 mi+24 mi
- 21/05/200892,517 mi+1,060 mi
- 27/04/200994,382 mi+1,865 mi
- 28/08/201037,228 mi-57,154 mi
- 16/07/20114,463 mi-32,765 mi
- 14/07/201232,042 mi+27,579 mi
- 15/06/201368,774 mi+36,732 mi
- 29/05/20158,326 mi-60,448 mi
- 27/05/20169,668 mi+1,342 mi
- 26/05/201711,097 mi+1,429 mi
- 24/05/201811,324 mi+227 mi
- 28/05/201911,547 mi+223 mi
- 03/07/202011,787 mi+240 mi
- 03/07/202112,135 mi+348 mi
- 28/05/202412,302 mi+167 mi
- 20/02/202612,370 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly -4,056 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MBJ 753K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (MBJ 753K) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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