1972 Volkswagen Type 2 1.6L Petrol · RGW 318L
1972 Volkswagen Type 2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1973. Recorded mileage 83,542 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RGW 318L Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2015
- 83,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RGW 318L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 (RGW 318L) between June 2005 and September 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). 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: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
RGW 318L Mileage History
- 11/06/200563,675 mi
- 10/05/200665,295 mi+1,620 mi
- 16/05/200665,295 mi
- 10/05/200767,291 mi+1,996 mi
- 25/06/200768,029 mi+738 mi
- 01/10/200871,957 mi+3,928 mi
- 07/10/200871,957 mi
- 28/04/201073,826 mi+1,869 mi
- 29/04/201073,826 mi
- 26/04/201174,507 mi+681 mi
- 26/07/201274,544 mi+37 mi
- 26/07/201274,551 mi+7 mi
- 25/07/201375,370 mi+819 mi
- 30/07/201375,372 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/201478,973 mi+3,601 mi
- 11/09/201478,984 mi+11 mi
- 23/09/201583,539 mi+4,555 mi
- 24/09/201583,542 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,931 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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