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B387 PJC

1985 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,621 mi
Last recorded51,621 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Kombi75,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB387 PJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 51,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 51,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,631 miles

1 bolt missing from nearside rear outer cv joint mount

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2023 50,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.27% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt lock into stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

1 bolt missing from nearside rear outer cv joint mount

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,525 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,970 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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B387 PJC is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 75,432 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 B387 PJC, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B387 PJC is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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