1977 Volkswagen 2.0L Petrol · BRN 148R
1977 Volkswagen (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1977. Recorded mileage 55,944 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BRN 148R Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 55,944 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.
BRN 148R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Unknown (BRN 148R) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 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: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BRN 148R Mileage History
- 01/09/202252,362 km
- 02/09/202252,376 mi
- 22/08/202355,944 mi+3,568 mi
Average of roughly 3,685 miles per year across 3 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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