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MDY 943J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDY 943J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,601 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,914 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,127 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 55,097 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,130 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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MDY 943J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDY 943J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MDY 943J?

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What year was MDY 943J registered?

MDY 943J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is MDY 943J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDY 943J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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