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RGP 423L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,813 mi
Last recorded47,813 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 423L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,813 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,559 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,934 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,934 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 18,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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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RGP 423L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGP 423L, 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 RGP 423L registered?

RGP 423L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is RGP 423L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 423L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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