MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Steering Damper unit leaking fluid
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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