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RMM 502L

1971 Volkswagen Derby

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMM 502L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,424 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,360 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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RMM 502L is a 1971 Volkswagen Derby in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMM 502L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMM 502L registered?

RMM 502L is a 1971 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RMM 502L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMM 502L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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