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MCY 274J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 274J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,495 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 274J?

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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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