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NEW 875J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,713 mi
Last recorded55,713 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 875J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 55,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,359 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 52,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 50,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,232 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

All tyres perished.

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,775 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,681 miles

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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NEW 875J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NEW 875J, 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 NEW 875J registered?

NEW 875J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is NEW 875J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 875J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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