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BVR 58K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVR 58K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,779 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 72,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 72,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,872 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,832 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,257 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 May 2011 69,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,111 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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BVR 58K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVR 58K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVR 58K registered?

BVR 58K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BVR 58K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVR 58K shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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