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RUT 896M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,757 mi
Last recorded57,757 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 896M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,757 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 57,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two front just passable (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s of rear crossmember rusty/weak only just passable

Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,674 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 37,674 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 35,337 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 35,306 miles

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?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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