1974 Volkswagen 412 1.7L Petrol · RSX 160M
1974 Volkswagen 412 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1974. Recorded mileage 42,452 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN 412
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RSX 160M Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2024
- 42,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RSX 160M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen 412 (RSX 160M) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drive rs seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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