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MCY 171B

1964 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,673 mi
Last recorded23,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Transporter36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 171B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,094 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,071 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,721 miles

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

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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MCY 171B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 36,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 171B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 62 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCY 171B registered?

MCY 171B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is MCY 171B safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 171B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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