1961 Volkswagen Type 2 2.2L Petrol · 478 YUK
1961 Volkswagen Type 2 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1961. Recorded mileage 76,478 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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478 YUK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 76,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
478 YUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 (478 YUK) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
478 YUK Mileage History
- 13/06/202476,478 mi
- 13/06/202476,478 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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