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MVX 599J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,848 mi
Last recorded74,848 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 599J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 74,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both sides (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,156 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,331 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,330 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,604 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,642 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,708 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,708 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun up by hand

front passenger seat frame flexing

near side rear tyre wall cracking

off side rear floor pan/inner arch has major corrosion and floor pan replaced by tin plate of some nature but chassis built, not thought structural

off side rear tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear lamp lenses losing colour

right hand side indicator "tell tale" not working

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun up by hand

front passenger seat frame flexing

near side rear tyre wall cracking

off side rear floor pan/inner arch has major corrosion and floor pan replaced by tin plate of some nature but chassis built, not thought structural

off side rear tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear lamp lenses losing colour

right hand side indicator "tell tale" not working

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,536 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 48,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front bumper support badly corroded/holed by rust

front washer motor weak

near side and off side front upper and lower swivel gaitors split

near side front outer tyre wall perished/damaged

near side rear outer constant velocity joint retaining bolts loose/one snapped and retaining device broken

off side front wheel bearing noisy

off side rear floor pan holed by corrosion and repaired fron inside

passenger seat frame flexing

rear ondicator bulbs losing colour

wiper motor weak and play in wiper arms

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,671 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,671 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

both lower outer sills badly corroded and/or holed by corrosion but as chassis built, not considered structural

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn †

drivers seat frame mounting area shows signs of previous welding

off side and near side front lower and upper suspension arm gaitors split

oil leak

passenger seat frame flexing

steering bot leaking lubricant (not power assisted)

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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MVX 599J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MVX 599J, 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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MVX 599J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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