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NPO 223J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 223J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,939 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,918 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 48,912 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake has travel

Pass 5 May 2021 47,129 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 42,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,558 miles

pin hole in nearside rear outer cv gaiter

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,125 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,952 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,849 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

main beam tell tale not working

steering slightly lumpy

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,892 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s headlight damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 30,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NPO 223J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NPO 223J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPO 223J registered?

NPO 223J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is NPO 223J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 223J shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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