1976 Volkswagen Westfalia 1.6L Petrol · OBA 268P
1976 Volkswagen Westfalia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1976. Recorded mileage 29,285 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1976
- Engine
- 1600cc
OBA 268P Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 29,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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OBA 268P Mileage History
- 12/05/202224,221 mi
- 12/05/202224,221 mi
- 23/02/202426,592 mi+2,371 mi
- 29/05/202529,517 mi+2,925 mi
- 21/07/202529,285 mi-232 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OBA 268P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Volkswagen Westfalia (OBA 268P) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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