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MDY 450J

1971 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Van71,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDY 450J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,695 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,106 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,219 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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MDY 450J is a 1971 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 71,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDY 450J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MDY 450J?

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What year was MDY 450J registered?

MDY 450J is a 1971 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is MDY 450J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDY 450J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MDY 450J have outstanding finance?

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