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MCW 517J

1971 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen TYPE249,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 517J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 94,275 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 94,232 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,115 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,772 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 92,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,934 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,239 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,514 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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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.

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