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RYJ 242M

1982 Volkswagen Unknown

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,370 mi
Last recorded75,370 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Unknown51,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 242M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,370 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 74,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,283 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,038 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,953 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,674 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYJ 242M registered?

RYJ 242M is a 1982 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 5 February 1982.

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