1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Petrol · HHV 338K
1971 Volkswagen Type 2 (petrol). First registered 31/12/1971. Recorded mileage 76,276 km. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 76,276 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- ---
HHV 338K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 76,276 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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HHV 338K Odometer History
- 04/08/202374,596 km
- 25/07/202475,141 km+545 km
- 24/07/202576,230 km+1,089 km
- 14/10/202576,270 km+40 km
- 14/10/202576,276 km+6 km
Average of roughly 765 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HHV 338K 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 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 (HHV 338K) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.