1984 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · B560 GWV
1984 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 37,897 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B560 GWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 37,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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B560 GWV Mileage History
- 18/04/202335,824 mi
- 15/05/202335,852 mi+28 mi
- 15/05/202335,852 mi
- 06/06/202437,897 mi+2,045 mi
- 13/06/202437,897 mi
Average of roughly 1,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B560 GWV 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 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (B560 GWV) between April 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect high and kick off to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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