MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
No adjustment fitted to drivers seat (seat fitted in permanent position).
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake cable rubbing on brake servo when applied
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MCW 517J is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,497 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 517J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MCW 517J registered?
MCW 517J is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is MCW 517J safe to buy?
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