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ATE 104V

1979 Volkswagen Kombi

Turquoise Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,546 mi
Last recorded32,546 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Kombi54,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 104V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on base of brake servo

very slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,298 miles

All tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

All tyres perished

Handbrake cables worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,163 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on the side walls

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The offside of the front sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 30,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tale light not working with main beam operation (illuminates with dipped beam)

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,606 miles

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 30,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,486 miles

Battery insecure

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

Main beam warning light working on dipped beam

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

Nearside outer sill corroded by outriggger

Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front bump stop missing

Offsie rear drivr shaft gaiters split

Oil leak

Steering pivot slioght play in mounting bush

Tapley test of brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 30,485 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All front swivel gaiters split

Battery insecure

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

Engine compartment floor aerea corroded

Main beam warning light working on dipped beam

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

Nearside outer sill corroded by outriggger

Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and nearside out riggers corroded

Offside front bump stop missing

Offsie rear drivr shaft gaiters split

Oil leak

Steering pivot slioght play in mounting bush

Tapley test of brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,392 miles

all front ball joint dust covers split

o/s/r drive shaft inner and outer boots split

slight play in steering idler

Fail 4 Feb 2009 28,932 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

all front ball joint dust covers split

o/s/r drive shaft inner and outer boots split

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 25,374 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,546 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 19,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ATE 104V is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi in Turquoise with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,839 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 ATE 104V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ATE 104V is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 20 December 1979.

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