MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body, chassis, slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
surface corrosion on n/s jacking points
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
surface corrosion on n/s jacking points
n/s/r drive shaft gaitors slightly split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from push rod tube seals
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion on inner sills and inner steps outside prescribed area
rear drive shafts split
corrosion on both inner sills
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 451M is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 44,523 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUF 451M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RUF 451M registered?
RUF 451M is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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