1964 Volkswagen Type 2 1.6L Petrol · CBU 390B
1964 Volkswagen Type 2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1964. Recorded mileage 63,259 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2
- Year / Origin
- 1964 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CBU 390B Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 63,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CBU 390B 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 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 (CBU 390B) between August 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working not working when hazards on with ignition on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Upper Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
CBU 390B Mileage History
- 17/08/202261,459 mi
- 24/08/202261,469 mi+10 mi
- 07/02/202463,242 mi+1,773 mi
- 02/05/202463,259 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,053 miles per year across 4 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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