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OEY 697J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 697J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,525 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,525 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,492 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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OEY 697J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEY 697J, 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

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What year was OEY 697J registered?

OEY 697J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OEY 697J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEY 697J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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