MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
N/S/F brake flexi buffer rubbing on cv boot on full lock
N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy
O/S/R tyre wearing uneven in tread
both outer cv boots perishing
both rear sections of outer sills holed/corroded but currently not considered to be affecting the vehicles structure
fuel cap seal perishing
fuel pump housing semi insecure (original inline fuel filter not in use smaller inline filter used but original still fitted??)
gear box area damp
play in both front seat runner bases
slight play in both lower arm inner bushes
slight play in steering column top bearing
temp repair carried out to fore and aft adjustment mechanism
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground fitted (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing appears to have fog switch fitted?? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground fitted (0.1 (d))
N/S/F brake flexi buffer rubbing on cv boot on full lock
N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R tyre wearing uneven in tread
both outer cv boots perishing
both rear sections of outer sills holed/corroded but currently not considered to be affecting the vehicles structure
fuel cap seal perishing
fuel pump housing semi insecure (original inline fuel filter not in use smaller inline filter used but original still fitted??)
gear box area damp
play in both front seat runner bases
slight play in both lower arm inner bushes
slight play in steering column top bearing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake hose buffer /protector rubbing on cv gaiter on left hand lock
Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front brake hose buffer /protector rubbing on cv gaiter on left hand lock
Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
minor leak of gasses from exhaust weld
rear seats and seat belts removed
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear seats and seat belts removed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
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RCH 217X is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCH 217X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RCH 217X is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 1 September 1981.
Is RCH 217X safe to buy?
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