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NVX 759J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,135 mi
Last recorded25,135 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVX 759J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 25,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 22,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 19,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 16,423 miles

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Pass 19 Oct 2021 13,878 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 12,494 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 11,525 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 9,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 7,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 4,912 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 4,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 2,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,569 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 15,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,641 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,641 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,502 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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NVX 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NVX 759J, 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

How do I check the history of NVX 759J?

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What year was NVX 759J registered?

NVX 759J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 30 July 1971.

Is NVX 759J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVX 759J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NVX 759J have outstanding finance?

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