MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
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MCY 274J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 MCY 274J, 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.
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What year was MCY 274J registered?
MCY 274J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is MCY 274J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCY 274J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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