1978 Volkswagen 2.0L Petrol · YTT 288S
1978 Volkswagen (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 75,258 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 2000cc
YTT 288S Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 75,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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YTT 288S Mileage History
- 25/07/2007256,312 km
- 28/07/200865,988 mi
- 28/07/200865,988 mi
- 02/12/200967,465 mi+1,477 mi
- 02/12/200967,465 mi
- 08/11/201067,913 mi+448 mi
- 17/11/201067,913 mi
- 28/11/201167,954 mi+41 mi
- 27/04/201368,738 mi+784 mi
- 27/04/201368,738 mi
- 25/04/201469,055 mi+317 mi
- 25/04/201469,055 mi
- 23/02/201669,307 mi+252 mi
- 10/02/201770,985 mi+1,678 mi
- 20/02/201770,993 mi+8 mi
- 21/02/201873,526 mi+2,533 mi
- 18/04/201873,530 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/202475,258 mi+1,728 mi
Average of roughly -10,762 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YTT 288S 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 1978 Volkswagen Unknown (YTT 288S) between July 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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