Official DVLA Record

1981 Volkswagen Type 25 1.6L Petrol · SVG 129W

SVG 129W

1981 Volkswagen Type 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1981. Recorded mileage 34,128 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 25
Year / Origin
1981 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
34,128 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1600cc

SVG 129W Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
  • 34,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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SVG 129W Mileage History

  1. 24/09/202132,214 mi
  2. 15/04/202434,124 mi+1,910 mi
  3. 01/05/202434,126 mi+2 mi
  4. 29/05/202434,128 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 715 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SVG 129W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 (SVG 129W) between September 2021 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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