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MCY 350J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,123 mi
Last recorded58,123 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Type 247,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 350J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 350J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,412 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 MCY 350J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 350J?

You can check the full history of MCY 350J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MCY 350J registered?

MCY 350J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is MCY 350J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 350J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCY 350J have outstanding finance?

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