MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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RYJ 242M is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYJ 242M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RYJ 242M registered?
RYJ 242M is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 5 February 1982.
Is RYJ 242M safe to buy?
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