1971 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · WMB 136J
1971 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/03/1971. Recorded mileage 41,067 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1584cc
WMB 136J Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2026
- 41,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WMB 136J Mileage History
- 31/07/200637,771 mi
- 17/08/200738,307 mi+536 mi
- 07/04/201638,727 mi+420 mi
- 13/05/202641,067 mi+2,340 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WMB 136J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (WMB 136J) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose not secured (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
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