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RUF 451M

1985 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Type 244,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 451M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,082 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2017 86,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 86,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,434 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,434 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,162 miles

surface corrosion on n/s jacking points

Fail 12 May 2014 86,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,615 miles

n/s/r drive shaft gaitors slightly split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,052 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,449 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,449 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,353 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 83,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,176 miles

corrosion on inner sills and inner steps outside prescribed area

rear drive shafts split

Pass 19 May 2006 81,704 miles

corrosion on both inner sills

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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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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