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RKH 881T

1999 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 881T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,300 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 31 May 2018 48,233 miles

All brake pipes undersealed

Shields

Fail 22 May 2018 48,228 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes undersealed

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shields

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,239 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 30 May 2017 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WITHIN 30 CM OF ENGINE MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WITHIN 30 CM OF ENGINE MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 25 May 2016 43,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 41,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,380 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake backing plates showing corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n\s and o\s body sills badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,904 miles

n\s underbody step sill corroded and holed full lenght but not in any prescribed area

underbody covered with underseal unable to fully asses corrosion on structure and brake items

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,578 miles

n\s\ body inner bodysill badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n\s\ body inner bodysill badly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,851 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 22,098 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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RKH 881T is a 1999 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKH 881T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RKH 881T registered?

RKH 881T is a 1999 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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