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BVG 560E

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,564 mi
Last recorded19,564 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 560E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 19,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,511 miles

Steering idler has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2016 19,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering idler has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 19,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,495 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 19,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 19,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,409 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 19,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside front lower steering pivots slight play

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,020 miles

advise corrosion on rear torsion bar cover plates o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,723 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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BVG 560E is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVG 560E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVG 560E registered?

BVG 560E is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is BVG 560E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVG 560E shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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