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B902 TAA

1985 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,587 mi
Last recorded159,587 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Kombi75,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB902 TAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 159,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 159,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 159,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 159,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 159,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 159,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 159,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 159,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 159,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 159,588 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear outersills

Fail 15 Jul 2015 159,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear outersills

Pass 22 Jul 2014 159,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 159,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 159,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 159,587 miles

corrosion forming onouter sill panels

Pass 19 May 2010 159,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 159,587 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 159,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 159,587 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 159,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 155,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 154,981 miles

engine coolant pipes very rusty

exhaust flange bolt broken

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust very rusty

left hand drive headlights fitted

slight exhaust leak

various suspension bushes starting to perish

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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B902 TAA is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B902 TAA, 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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B902 TAA is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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