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RMA 551P

1985 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Type 244,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 551P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,621 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 44,523 miles

front discs pitted

under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2024 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front discs pitted

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,115 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside reart wheelarch corroded

neraside front floor corroded

slightly low reading offside handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,561 miles

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

steering idler bush worn

Pass 11 May 2010 39,402 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 39,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,610 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,940 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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RMA 551P is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 44,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMA 551P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMA 551P registered?

RMA 551P is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is RMA 551P safe to buy?

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