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AJM 616A

2001 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,434 mi
Last recorded16,434 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Kombi15,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 616A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,434 miles

Nearside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 16,433 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,187 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,104 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mountings

Offside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2021 14,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mountings

Offside Front cross member corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2019 12,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,574 miles

Body panels are very corroded

Rear lamp units are faded

Underside if vehicle is corroded in places

Washer jets are poor

Fail 7 Jul 2018 12,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Body panels are very corroded

Rear lamp units are faded

Underside if vehicle is corroded in places

Washer jets are poor

Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,217 miles

Body work is corroded

Brakes require adjustment

Underside is corroded in places

Pass 11 May 2016 11,297 miles

both outer sills and front cross member corroded but not with in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill and lower body heaverly corroded but not jagged or with in perscibed areas at present

Fail 21 May 2015 10,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill and lower body heaverly corroded but not jagged or with in perscibed areas at present

Pass 14 May 2014 8,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 8,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,893 miles

nearside body corroded but not to excess at present

nearside inner sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 May 2012 7,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming on front axle

general corrosion forming on chassis

nearside and offside outter sills poor condition

slight play steering idler

Fail 11 May 2012 7,218 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming on front axle

general corrosion forming on chassis

nearside and offside outter sills poor condition

slight play steering idler

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,441 miles

o/s rear outer cv boot split

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

slight play from steering idler

Fail 1 Jun 2011 6,441 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

o/s rear outer cv boot split

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

slight play from steering idler

Pass 5 Jun 2010 8,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r driveshaft boot split

surface rust forming underside

Fail 21 May 2010 8,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r driveshaft boot split

surface rust forming underside

Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear handbrake reading low

offside rear outter cv boot split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear c.v boot split

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 May 2006 8,692 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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AJM 616A is a 2001 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 15,187 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJM 616A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJM 616A is a 2001 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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