MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion to O/S/F jacking point.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion to O/S/F jacking point.
slight corrosion not within structual point through out vehicle
rear tyre`s slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion to offside front jacking point
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to both front jacking points
n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaiter split
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in centre steering relay arm bush
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
dash warning lamp illuminated
engine oil leaks
front valance/cross member rusty
various rusting around body/chassis
excessive corrosion close to offside rear seatbelt prescribed area
leisure and engine batteries poorly secured
offside headlamp aim on limit
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
steering ball joint at end of steering idler mounted to centre of front axle is worn
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes
wipers poor
batteries insecure
long travel on parking brake lever
main beam on warning light inoperative
reverse light inoperative
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
wear in steering pivot point on front axle crossmember
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
batteries insecure
long travel on parking brake lever
main beam on warning light inoperative
reverse light inoperative
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
wear in steering pivot point on front axle crossmember
both headlamp aims high
centre steering pivot bush on front axle worn
corrosion starting on nearside rear sill panel
damage to front of vehicle under front bumper
front brake discs in poor condition
nearside inner trackrod end worn
offside door mirror glass poor
rear fog lamp inoperative
rear tyres perished and cracked
tail lights pale red
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
various oil leaks
unable to open side or rear upper doors
battery insecure
both rear tyres perished
dust boots on nearside upper and lower ball joints split
front brake discs poor
offside door mirror glass poor
rear fog lamp inoperative
slight imbalance between front brakes
tail lights pale showing red
wear in nearside inner trackrod end
wear in steering centre pivot point mounted on front axle beam
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
nearside rear tyre cracked
offside snd nearside front tyres cracked
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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MPX 301J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MPX 301J, 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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MPX 301J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 2 March 1971.
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