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RKN 41R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 41R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 77,943 miles

small hole in o/s heatexchanger

Pass 4 May 2021 75,801 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 75,791 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion across front bumper re-enforcement panel

Pass 6 May 2020 73,955 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 73,953 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat slightly insecure

steering damper leaking

Pass 30 May 2019 72,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 68,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,184 miles

slight play in steering drop arm

slight play in steering idler.

some surface corrosion on front lower inner panel

surface corrosion on o/s/f chassic

Pass 28 May 2015 64,218 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 64,218 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,823 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 61,817 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 May 2013 58,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 58,331 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 55,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 47,369 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,369 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,145 miles

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

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

area of rear torsion bar tube starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,217 miles

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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RKN 41R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 RKN 41R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKN 41R registered?

RKN 41R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 March 1977.

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