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RPF 460R

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 460R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,004 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,028 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen washers really need to respond quicker

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,012 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen washers really need to respond quicker

Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,005 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine tick over slightly high att required

passengers seat base slightly loose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 49,639 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Advise corrosion to N/S & O/S/F X member corners will attention soon

Advise incomplete repair to O/S/R inner sill at end

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,981 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 46,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,177 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 33,754 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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RPF 460R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RPF 460R, 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 RPF 460R registered?

RPF 460R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 March 1977.

Is RPF 460R safe to buy?

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