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RGK 513L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

289,170 mi
Last recorded289,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGK 513L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 289,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 285,894 miles

to low to get in rollers

Offside Front tyre close to limit and starting to crack

center cross member starting to rust badly

Pass 27 May 2015 280,711 miles

car so low would not go in rollers all 4 tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2014 260,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 207,843 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 260,943 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 204,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 251,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 243,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 233,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 224,711 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion offside rear crossmember

Pass 24 May 2006 217,522 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE UPPER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT GAITER SPLIT

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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RGK 513L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 RGK 513L, 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 53 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 RGK 513L registered?

RGK 513L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is RGK 513L safe to buy?

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