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RDP 910R

1977 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,024 mi
Last recorded37,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Type 232,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDP 910R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 35,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 32,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,921 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Under- trays prevent full examination some testable items

Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,618 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

under-trays prevent full examination of some testable items.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play steering centre relay lever.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,383 miles

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

Slight play rear hub bearings.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering free-play at max. acceptable limit.

slight axial play steering relay lever.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 26,364 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,402 miles

All brake hose ferrules show some corrosion.

Slight fluctuation of o/s/f front brake effort.

Some corrosion of front suspension cross-member (torsion bar assy), does not appear excessive.

Some play in steering centre relay lever pivot, not excessive.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,814 miles

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

Slight corrosion of brake pipe ferrules.

Some corrosion of front suspension cross tube assembly at offside and nearside, not considered excessive yet.

Some play in steering relay pivot.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion of brake pipe ferrules.

Some corrosion of front suspension cross tube assembly at offside and nearside, not considered excessive yet.

Some play in steering relay pivot.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight corrosion brake hose ferrules.

Slight corrosion vehicle sill panels.

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,226 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight corrosion brake hose ferrules.

Slight corrosion vehicle sill panels.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 17,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight corrosion nearside rear sill.

Slight corrosion offside front sill.

Slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight corrosion nearside rear sill.

Slight corrosion offside front sill.

Slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion of front suspension cross tube at nearside of vehicle.

Slight play in steering centre relay assembly.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion of front suspension cross tube at nearside of vehicle.

Slight play in steering centre relay assembly.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,451 miles

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

Slight corrosion of front suspension cross tube at nearside.

Slight free-play in steering centre relay assembly.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion of front suspension cross tube at nearside.

Slight free-play in steering centre relay assembly.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,219 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Very slight corrosion of front suspension cross- tube at nearside.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,219 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Very slight corrosion of front suspension cross- tube at nearside.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,934 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Floorpan corroded offside front.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,949 miles

Free play at steering wheel only just meets MOT requirements.

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

Some corrosion of offside sill/floor panel, not affecting prescribed areas.

Some play in steering centre relay lever.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 9,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Freeplay at steering wheel only just meets MoT requirements.

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

Slight play in steering centre relay lever.

Some corrosion of offside sill panel not affecting prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,947 miles

1)Corrosion to offside floor panel, adjacent to sill, not in prescribed area. †2)Slight corrosion of brake flexible hose ferrules. †

Fail 28 Jun 2005 8,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RDP 910R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 32,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RDP 910R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RDP 910R is a 1977 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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