1971 Volkswagen Kombi Petrol · TNB 249J
1971 Volkswagen Kombi (petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1971. Recorded mileage 6,960 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KOMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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TNB 249J Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 6,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
TNB 249J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Kombi (TNB 249J) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges fog lamp wires hanging down and unpretected (4.11 (a) ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high and kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))”.
TNB 249J Mileage History
- 24/02/20232,558 mi
- 12/08/20266,925 mi+4,367 mi
- 15/09/20266,960 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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