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BLF 97S

1985 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Kombi75,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 97S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,707 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front steps corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,430 miles

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

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

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

offside front floor holed outside prescribed areas

surface corrosion to ,underbody areas

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,327 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside front floor holed outside prescribed areas

surface corrosion to ,underbody areas

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,891 miles

Slight corrosion on inner passenger step

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,837 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,868 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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BLF 97S is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLF 97S, 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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What year was BLF 97S registered?

BLF 97S is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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