1978 Volkswagen 2.0L Petrol · REY 205S
1978 Volkswagen (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 42,062 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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REY 205S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 42,062 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.
REY 205S 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 1978 Volkswagen Unknown (REY 205S) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 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), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
REY 205S Mileage History
- 29/09/202247,620 mi
- 05/10/202241,539 mi-6,081 mi
- 04/10/202342,062 mi+523 mi
Average of roughly -5,485 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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