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RCG 286T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCG 286T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 May 2021 76,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,380 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,247 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,238 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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RCG 286T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 RCG 286T, 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 47 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 RCG 286T registered?

RCG 286T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is RCG 286T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCG 286T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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