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WCJ 580K

1971 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,981 mi
Last recorded82,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 248,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCJ 580K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis legs have slight corrosion

n/s/r inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 80,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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WCJ 580K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCJ 580K, 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 WCJ 580K registered?

WCJ 580K is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is WCJ 580K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCJ 580K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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