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WWG 203J

1971 Volkswagen TYPE2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,374 mi
Last recorded20,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen TYPE249,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWG 203J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 20,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,520 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 19,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 18,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,978 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 16,978 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,416 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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WWG 203J is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWG 203J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWG 203J?

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What year was WWG 203J registered?

WWG 203J is a 1971 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is WWG 203J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWG 203J shows 8 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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