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MCY 129K

1972 Volkswagen TYPE2

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,737 mi
Last recorded44,737 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen TYPE242,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 129K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 44,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,467 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside front wheel bearing has a slight rumble when rotated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,449 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside front wheel bearing has a slight rumble when rotated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,304 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,349 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,114 miles

as per test number 580843867179

Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r brake back plate getting corroded.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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MCY 129K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 129K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 129K registered?

MCY 129K is a 1972 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is MCY 129K safe to buy?

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