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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side seal corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side seal corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side seal corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side seal corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Both sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all tyres slightly perished
Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all tyres slightly perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
nearside engine to gearbox mounting stud insecure
offside front track rod end gaiters split
slight play in offside rear drive shaft
wipers don`t self park
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s inner+outer track rod boots split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
slight play in upper column mounting
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s front brake hose ferrule corroded
play in both rear hub bearings
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BLH 864S is a 1978 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 35,179 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 BLH 864S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BLH 864S is a 1978 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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