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RYJ 236M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,584 mi
Last recorded4,584 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 236M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 4,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 4,584 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 1,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre becoming perished

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming perished

Offside Front Tyre becoming perished

Offside Rear Tyre becoming perished

Fail 19 Jul 2017 1,470 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced On dip beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre becoming perished

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming perished

Offside Front Tyre becoming perished

Offside Rear Tyre becoming perished

Pass 21 Jul 2016 381 miles

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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RYJ 236M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYJ 236M, 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 RYJ 236M registered?

RYJ 236M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RYJ 236M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYJ 236M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYJ 236M have outstanding finance?

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