MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,716 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Minor corrosion of cab floor section.
Minor exhaust blow on offside heat exchanger to silencer joint.
Nearside under floor panel corroding.
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Corrosion of under floor panels & offside sill sections.
Slight exhaust blow from left hand heat exchanger.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Corrosion of lower body panel sections & under floor panels. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in steering idler pivot.
Some corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panels,outer sill sections & forward crossmember,out of prescribed areas at time of testing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Some corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panels & outer sill sections.Not within prescribed areas or weakening vehicle structure at time of testing.
Some corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panels & outer sill sections.Not within prescribed areas or weakening vehicle structure at time of testing.
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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YNJ 271J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 YNJ 271J, 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 YNJ 271J registered?
YNJ 271J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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