1970 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · MFL 131H
1970 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1970. Recorded mileage 47,636 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MFL 131H Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 47,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MFL 131H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Volkswagen Transporter (MFL 131H) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 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 (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MFL 131H Mileage History
- 18/01/202247,033 mi
- 24/01/202247,035 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/202447,629 mi+594 mi
- 01/10/202447,636 mi+7 mi
- 01/10/202447,636 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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