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MTN 121L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,244 mi
Last recorded1,244 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTN 121L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 1,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 99,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,180 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 93,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 189,059 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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MTN 121L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTN 121L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTN 121L?

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What year was MTN 121L registered?

MTN 121L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is MTN 121L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTN 121L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTN 121L have outstanding finance?

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