MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery tray security
Brake master cylinder damp
Floor/ chassis rusty
Front axle beam, Rear torsion bar tubes rusty
Rear CV boots in poor condition
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sills + Rear wheel arch rusty
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Headlamps not switching from Dip beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Bake sticking
Battery tray security
Brake master cylinder damp
Floor/ chassis rusty
Front axle beam, Rear torsion bar tubes rusty
Rear CV boots in poor condition
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sills + Rear wheel arch rusty
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
brake lights lazy
headlamp patterns
left rear brake binding slightly
lower cover panels fitted
rear foot/handbrake balance
steering idler play
surface corrosion to suspension/body/chassis
brake lights lazy
front brake discs slight distortion
headlamp patterns
left rear brake binding slightly
rear foot/handbrake balance
slight corrosion to floor/chassis/suspension
steering idler play
headlamp ,patterns
rear brake balance
rear wheel bearing play
steering idler play
steering play
rear brake balance
steering idler play
steering lock not working
steering play
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Headlamp pattern poor
Rear CV boots cracked
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake balance poor
Rear brakes sticking
Repair panels only spot welded
Steering idler play
Steering lock not working
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
headlamp patterns
rear wheel bearing play
right rear tyre tread worn and sidewall cracked
steering play
rear light colour
right rear tyre tread worn on edge
right track rod end slight play
steering box noisey
windscreen damaged
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
rear light colour
right rear tyre tread worn on edge
right track rod end slight play
steering box noisey
windscreen damaged
slight wear in steering box
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight wear in steering box
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
body/chassis /suspension corroded
cylinder head blowing
drivers door security
rear backplates corroded
rear wheel bearing play
slight blow from exhaust
steering idler play
steering play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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MFM 540J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MFM 540J, 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 MFM 540J registered?
MFM 540J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 May 1971.
Is MFM 540J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFM 540J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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