1973 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · POT 501M
1973 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1973. Recorded mileage 58,930 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1600cc
POT 501M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 58,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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POT 501M Mileage History
- 27/07/202254,355 mi
- 26/07/202356,362 mi+2,007 mi
- 19/07/202457,826 mi+1,464 mi
- 03/07/202558,624 mi+798 mi
- 23/07/202658,930 mi+306 mi
Average of roughly 1,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
POT 501M 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 1973 Volkswagen Transporter (POT 501M) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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