1973 Volkswagen Transporter 1.8L Petrol · VEF 252M
1973 Volkswagen Transporter (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/12/1973. Recorded mileage 5,029 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1800cc
VEF 252M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 5,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 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: 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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VEF 252M Mileage History
- 05/04/20241,653 mi
- 05/04/20241,653 mi
- 23/04/20253,182 mi+1,529 mi
- 23/04/20253,183 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/20265,029 mi+1,846 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VEF 252M 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 (VEF 252M) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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