1978 V.w. Westfalia Westfalia 2.0L Petrol · BWS 765S
1978 V.w. Westfalia Westfalia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 4,701 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- V.W. WESTFALIA WESTFALIA
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1978cc
BWS 765S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 4,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BWS 765S Mileage History
- 09/09/20214,701 mi
- 24/04/20234,701 km
- 17/05/20244,701 mi
- 17/05/20244,701 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BWS 765S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 V.W. Westfalia Westfalia (BWS 765S) between September 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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