MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in nearside front suspension joints
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body corroding
Fuel hose insecure fuel filter lose with cable tie (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose insecure pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body corroding
Both front tie bar bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement
Clutch master cylinder appears to be leaking hydrulic fluid
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tie bar bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement
Clutch master cylinder appears to be leaking hydrulic fluid
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexible pipe ferrule insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexible pipe ferrule insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexible pipe ferrule insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexible pipe ferrule insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
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RYP 147Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,907 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYP 147Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RYP 147Y registered?
RYP 147Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is RYP 147Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RYP 147Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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