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RBH 287M

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 287M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,058 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,304 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,304 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 96,681 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 91,798 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 87,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,134 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 81,134 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,126 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion around body

long footbrake travel

steering box damp

Fail 18 Oct 2007 79,123 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion around body

long footbrake travel

steering box damp

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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RBH 287M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBH 287M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBH 287M registered?

RBH 287M is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 16 April 1974.

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