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X812 VWU

2001 Reliant Robin

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 VWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hazard warning tell tale in operative

Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hazard warning tell tale in operative

Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,064 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened a frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Slight play in kingpin.

Fuel tank corroded.

Slight play in rear UJ.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 75,267 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened A frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Slight play in kingpin.

Fuel tank corroded.

Slight play in rear UJ.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,511 miles

Slight oil leak.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,806 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S/R + N/S/R shocks slight corrosion to casing. (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in kingpin

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub slight leak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,023 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 45,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock compressed

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front flexible brake hose deteriorated

front mud flap mount deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,889 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 44,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,676 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,053 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 34,053 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,692 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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X812 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2001 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 31,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X812 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X812 VWU registered?

X812 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X812 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X812 VWU shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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