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BLH 864S

1978 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,475 mi
Last recorded77,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Kombi35,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 864S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,475 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,261 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,261 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,291 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,274 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,530 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,527 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2018 72,103 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 72,103 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2017 70,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 70,664 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 68,412 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,296 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 64,784 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2014 64,783 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 60,352 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 60,338 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,083 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,720 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,872 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,864 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,384 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in upper column mounting

Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,370 miles

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

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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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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