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JKH 520L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,913 mi
Last recorded31,913 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 520L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 31,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,823 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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JKH 520L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKH 520L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKH 520L registered?

JKH 520L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is JKH 520L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 520L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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