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RKL 529M

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 529M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 87,102 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

body sealant under chassic cover

Fail 15 May 2017 8,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

body sealant under chassic cover

Pass 20 May 2016 7,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 7,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RKL 529M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 54,276 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 RKL 529M, 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 55 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 RKL 529M registered?

RKL 529M is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RKL 529M safe to buy?

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