MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded two front just passable (3.6.B.2c)
advise o/s of rear crossmember rusty/weak only just passable
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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RUT 896M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUT 896M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RUT 896M registered?
RUT 896M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 1974.
Is RUT 896M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUT 896M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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