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MNK 273L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,494 mi
Last recorded155,494 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNK 273L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 155,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 155,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,056 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support strut corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Mar 2020 153,053 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support strut corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 8 Aug 2018 150,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 150,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 142,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,855 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,055 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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MNK 273L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MNK 273L, 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 MNK 273L registered?

MNK 273L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is MNK 273L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNK 273L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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