1978 Volkswagen Delivery VAN 2.1L Petrol · GHO 952S
1978 Volkswagen Delivery VAN (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1978. Recorded mileage 58,674 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERY VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 2110cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GHO 952S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 58,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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GHO 952S Mileage History
- 09/05/202357,738 mi
- 09/05/202357,740 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/202458,096 mi+356 mi
- 14/05/202558,404 mi+308 mi
- 14/05/202658,674 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly 311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GHO 952S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van (GHO 952S) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits at idle (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.