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RKY 266R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

38,510 mi
Last recorded38,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 266R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outriger (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,561 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exsesive welding has been caried out age related

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,401 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle is badly corroded throughout, but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 28,794 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle is badly corroded throughout, but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,595 miles

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

Nearside 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

vehicle has excessive corrosion all over not in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jun 2010
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n/s rear chassis excessively corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2010 18,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,727 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,745 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 8,745 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 267 miles

Offside rear cross member slight corrosion, not within prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 96,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all flexible brake hoses , ferrules have slight surface corrosion

offside rear inner arch corroded not within a prescribed area

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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RKY 266R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKY 266R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RKY 266R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1977.

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