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ABW 269H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,471 mi
Last recorded59,471 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 269H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,565 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 58,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH front lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,382 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery warning light staying on.

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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ABW 269H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 ABW 269H, 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 56 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 ABW 269H registered?

ABW 269H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is ABW 269H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 269H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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