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RYE 613L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 613L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,830 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,825 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 87,897 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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RYE 613L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYE 613L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYE 613L?

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What year was RYE 613L registered?

RYE 613L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is RYE 613L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 613L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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