1971 Volkwagen T2 1.6L Petrol · YOD 389K
1971 Volkwagen T2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 48,675 km. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKWAGEN T2
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 48,675 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YOD 389K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 48,675 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YOD 389K 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 1971 Volkwagen T2 (YOD 389K) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YOD 389K Odometer History
- 05/07/202347,680 mi
- 17/07/202448,163 km
- 01/07/202548,255 km+92 km
- 18/07/202548,256 mi
- 29/07/202648,675 km
Average of roughly 325 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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