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RWX 225R

1976 Volkswagen Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,995 mi
Last recorded44,995 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWX 225R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 39,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,763 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,362 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 37,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 37,042 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 35,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

vehicle is under sealed in places

throttle gets stuck open

Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 31,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,471 miles

bad oil leaks on engine

Fail 11 Jan 2016 28,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,067 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 27,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,499 miles

bad oil leaks on engine

Fail 20 Jan 2014 25,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

bad oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,638 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jun 2013 23,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,278 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,276 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2011 195,369 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2011 195,363 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,059 miles

o/s front outer wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight binding on n/s front wheel

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,033 miles

CORROSION/HOLES TO NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT SILL/DOOR STEPS=OFFSIDE REAR INNER BODY PANEL.

REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORROED.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION/HOLES TO NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT SILL/DOOR STEPS=OFFSIDE REAR INNER BODY PANEL.

REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORROED.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,918 miles

body work corroding

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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RWX 225R is a 1976 Volkswagen Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWX 225R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWX 225R is a 1976 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 October 1976.

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