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MCY 490J

1971 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T253,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 490J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 50,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit offside and nearside (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,677 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 49,677 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,446 miles

Nearside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,386 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 49,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering pivot point (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,278 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,895 miles

oil leak

steering box slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2015 46,892 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

oil leak

steering box slight play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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MCY 490J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,562 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 490J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 490J registered?

MCY 490J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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