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RAP 529M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,407 mi
Last recorded11,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 529M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 11,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,173 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 11,075 miles

Offside under tray slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 10,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 10,739 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,671 miles

corrosion nearside inner footwell

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 10,584 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,625 miles

Corrosion around n/s/f inner foot well but not affecting brakes or steering

Fail 6 Jun 2008 8,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion around n/s/f inner foot well but not affecting brakes or steering

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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RAP 529M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAP 529M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 529M registered?

RAP 529M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RAP 529M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 529M shows 12 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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