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BDV 437B

2004 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Kombi54,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 437B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,080 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,076 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,416 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,083 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,083 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,142 miles

offside chassis has slight distortion

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside chassis has slight distortion

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,920 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,397 miles

some play in rear wheel bearings.

some play in steering system

Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,768 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 48,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear lights lenes discoloured.

slight play in nearside front suspension.

steering wheel cracked.

Fail 26 Sep 2005 48,767 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering wheel cracked

slight play in n/side front suspension

steering box weaping oil

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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BDV 437B is a 2004 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 54,063 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 BDV 437B, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BDV 437B is a 2004 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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