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RAH 730R

1976 Volkswagen T2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,984 mi
Last recorded67,984 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen T248,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 730R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch, slight corrosion not within prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,532 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 63,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,233 miles

n/s rear tyre feathered

o/s and n/s sill sections corroded within 30cm of non obligatory seat belt mounts

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre feathered

o/s and n/s sill sections corroded within 30cm of non obligatory seat belt mounts

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front seat slider locking devices poor but still lock

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

screen washers poor but still hit screen

Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front seat slider locking devices poor but still lock

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

screen washers poor but still hit screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,354 miles

N/S/F top and bottom ball joint covers starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,149 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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RAH 730R is a 1976 Volkswagen T2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 48,562 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAH 730R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAH 730R registered?

RAH 730R is a 1976 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 15 October 1976.

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