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RPJ 260L

1973 Volkswagen Minibus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 260L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 190,710 miles

general corrosion on body

Pass 21 Jul 2016 190,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 190,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 190,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 190,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 190,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 17 May 2012 189,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of damp around brake load sensing valve

Pass 23 May 2011 189,586 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2010 189,163 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 188,592 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 188,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 188,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 187,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/f sill lip corroding

see advice sheet no.460343697079, issued 03/04/2007

Fail 3 Apr 2007 187,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal seems spongy

stonechips in windscreen

wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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RPJ 260L is a 1973 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPJ 260L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPJ 260L is a 1973 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 9 July 1973.

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