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RPK 174M

1980 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,822 mi
Last recorded81,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Unknown41,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 174M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,822 miles

Central Front Lower Steering Damper unit leaking fluid

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,123 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,092 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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RPK 174M is a 1980 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,845 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPK 174M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPK 174M?

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What year was RPK 174M registered?

RPK 174M is a 1980 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is RPK 174M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPK 174M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPK 174M have outstanding finance?

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