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JYJ 251N

1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Cream Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 251,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 251N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 54,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,283 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger, chassis to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Central and rear inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 49,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner step corroed

Pass 30 May 2015 48,517 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,115 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,494 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 117,306 miles

advise beam deflectors fitted

all ball joints have play in front suss. lowers worse

batt. insecure

n/s/f lower shock bush worn, advise new front shocks

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

no. plate lamp dim

o/s/r brake flexi perrishing

slight n/s/r wheel bearing play

steering idler pin worn

Pass 9 Jun 2007 116,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 115,660 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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JYJ 251N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 in Cream with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,284 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 JYJ 251N, 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 51 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 JYJ 251N registered?

JYJ 251N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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