1979 Volkswagen 2.0L Petrol · GPV 472T
1979 Volkswagen (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1979. Recorded mileage 244,355 km. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 244,355 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GPV 472T Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2023
- 244,355 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GPV 472T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Unknown (GPV 472T) between July 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
GPV 472T Odometer History
- 31/07/2006192,393 mi
- 06/08/200794,507 mi-97,886 mi
- 25/08/2007194,556 km
- 25/02/2008197,812 mi
- 18/03/2008197,905 mi+93 mi
- 11/03/2009205,944 mi+8,039 mi
- 18/03/2010216,205 km
- 21/03/2011224,339 km+8,134 km
- 22/03/2011224,339 mi
- 16/03/2012231,487 km
- 19/03/2012231,488 km+1 km
- 20/03/2013232,524 km+1,036 km
- 08/04/2013232,546 km+22 km
- 17/04/2015233,253 km+707 km
- 31/05/2016235,525 km+2,272 km
- 15/05/2017238,144 km+2,619 km
- 02/06/2018238,503 km+359 km
- 17/06/2019242,102 km+3,599 km
- 20/06/2020243,148 km+1,046 km
- 19/06/2021243,552 km+404 km
- 11/06/2022243,631 km+79 km
- 10/06/2023244,355 km+724 km
Average of roughly 3,082 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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