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MPX 301J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 301J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,600 miles

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

Slight corrosion to O/S/F jacking point.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 57,595 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,400 miles

slight corrosion not within structual point through out vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,389 miles

rear tyre`s slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,566 miles

slight corrosion to offside front jacking point

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,809 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 46,799 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 24,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,332 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 22,615 miles

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?

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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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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