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RCH 236M

2012 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,035 mi
Last recorded27,035 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Type 241,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 236M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 27,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 5,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 4,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,057 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,939 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,547 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 3,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,810 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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RCH 236M is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 41,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCH 236M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RCH 236M registered?

RCH 236M is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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