1973 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · RUT 896M
1973 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1974. Recorded mileage 57,757 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1584cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RUT 896M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 57,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RUT 896M Mileage History
- 05/05/202657,739 mi
- 12/05/202657,757 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 931 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RUT 896M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Transporter (RUT 896M) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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