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UMW 217J

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,963 mi
Last recorded41,963 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 217J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,963 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 39,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,303 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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UMW 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMW 217J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMW 217J registered?

UMW 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is UMW 217J safe to buy?

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