MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hazard warning tell tale in operative
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
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened a frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
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.
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))
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
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
front flexible brake hose deteriorated
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyre cracked on sidewalls
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)
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of X812 VWU?
You can check the full history of X812 VWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does X812 VWU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X812 VWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.