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RPU 932M

1974 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Type 238,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 932M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 52,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,615 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RPU 932M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,038 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPU 932M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPU 932M registered?

RPU 932M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is RPU 932M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPU 932M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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