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MCY 246L

2010 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Type 245,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 246L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 86,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 85,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 854,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 84,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2012 84,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 84,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 82,055 miles

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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MCY 246L is a 2010 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 45,821 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 MCY 246L, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 246L is a 2010 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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