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JYY 622J

1971 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Van71,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 622J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,067 miles

steering arm ball joints cracking but not to excess at present

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,326 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,332 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm front ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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JYY 622J is a 1971 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 71,626 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYY 622J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYY 622J?

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What year was JYY 622J registered?

JYY 622J is a 1971 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JYY 622J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 622J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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