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MCY 280J

2016 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Type 264,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 280J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,373 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,086 miles

Oil leak Push rod tubes have minor oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,173 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MCY 280J is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 MCY 280J, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 280J registered?

MCY 280J is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is MCY 280J safe to buy?

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