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XVG 506L

1973 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,068 mi
Last recorded20,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen T245,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVG 506L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,068 miles

corrosion in all lower body panels

front tyres worn on inner edges

temp repair to n/s/r lower door corroded sharp edges(with duck tape)

Fail 9 Jul 2018 20,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in all lower body panels

front tyres worn on inner edges

temp repair to n/s/r lower door corroded sharp edges(with duck tape)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,537 miles

both outer sills at front corroded through

o/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

visual emissions check

Fail 27 Jun 2017 19,537 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pressured bottle (8.2.3)

both outer sills at front corroded through

o/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

visual emissions check

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,565 miles

front indicators faded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

park brake cables rubbing on each other

visual check only for emmisions (smells very rich)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 18,469 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre joint (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play in centre steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on dash (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

could not remove fuel cap to check

front indicators faded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

park brake cables rubbing on each other

visual check only for emmisions (smells very rich)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 17,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 16,311 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,478 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f of vehicle low

Fail 8 Jul 2010 15,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 9,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,169 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

some under body corrosion suspension and brake components

Fail 28 Jun 2006 9,169 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

some under body corrosion suspension and brake components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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XVG 506L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 45,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVG 506L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XVG 506L is a 1973 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 16 January 1973.

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