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RPA 541R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,875 mi
Last recorded29,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPA 541R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,875 miles

rear cv boots split

Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,873 miles

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

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

rear cv boots split

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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RPA 541R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RPA 541R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPA 541R registered?

RPA 541R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is RPA 541R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPA 541R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPA 541R have outstanding finance?

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