1974 Volkswagen Type 2 1.8L Petrol · SDV 187N
1974 Volkswagen Type 2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1974. Recorded mileage 53,120 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SDV 187N Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2022
- 53,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SDV 187N 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 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 (SDV 187N) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2022 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 (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SDV 187N Mileage History
- 27/07/202253,080 mi
- 27/07/202253,120 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 53,676 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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