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RBL 575R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 575R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 115,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,731 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 115,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 114,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,985 miles

small oil leak!!

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,968 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 108,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,350 miles

some surface underbody corrosion but all appears sound

various steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

main beam light working on dip beam

n/s rear tyre wall starting to crack 185/14

Fail 28 Jul 2012 107,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to crack 185/14

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 107,074 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 107,074 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 106,954 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,625 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

main beam warning light working on dip beam

Fail 2 Aug 2008 106,625 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

main beam warning light working on dip beam

Pass 3 Aug 2007 105,777 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 105,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 104,271 miles

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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RBL 575R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 RBL 575R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBL 575R registered?

RBL 575R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 June 1977.

Is RBL 575R safe to buy?

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