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RPF 627L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,909 mi
Last recorded8,909 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 627L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 8,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 8,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 8,713 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 8,432 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,395 miles

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

o/s door has slight damage

Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake hose touches shock absorber on right hand lock

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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RPF 627L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPF 627L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPF 627L?

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What year was RPF 627L registered?

RPF 627L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is RPF 627L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPF 627L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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