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66 RDX

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,873 mi
Last recorded74,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 19 May 2007 73,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 73,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,748 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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66 RDX is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 70,547 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 66 RDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 66 RDX registered?

66 RDX is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is 66 RDX safe to buy?

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