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RYP 147Y

1983 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,052 mi
Last recorded22,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Unknown63,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 147Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,035 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension joints

Pass 13 May 2021 21,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 21,310 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 20,836 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 20,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,729 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 19,705 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,036 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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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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