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RGX 257X

1981 Volkswagen Unknown

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Unknown74,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGX 257X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2020 77,195 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,735 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 76,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,271 miles

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,270 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened all 3 handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,279 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe to pump leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper doesn't move (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure wrong bolt fitted (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst whilst testing (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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RGX 257X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,780 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGX 257X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RGX 257X registered?

RGX 257X is a 1981 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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