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CRX 166J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,158 mi
Last recorded39,158 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 166J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,794 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,878 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal return spring damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,877 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

brake pedal return spring damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,226 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,430 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wing/battery tray

oil leak

suspension low

Fail 11 May 2006 32,430 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wing/battery tray

oil leak

suspension low

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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CRX 166J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,921 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 CRX 166J, 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 55 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 CRX 166J registered?

CRX 166J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is CRX 166J safe to buy?

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