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GYO 701J

1971 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,862 mi
Last recorded47,862 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Microbus48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 701J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play rear wheel bearingss

Pass 26 May 2011 47,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 43,848 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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GYO 701J is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYO 701J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYO 701J registered?

GYO 701J is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is GYO 701J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 701J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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