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BPL 360Y

1983 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Kombi71,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 360Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

area of n/s rear torsion bar tube/chassis slight corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2013 94,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

area of n/s rear torsion bar tube/chassis slight corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2012 93,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 91,145 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,162 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,116 miles

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

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 2 May 2008 80,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 71,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 71,147 miles

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

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

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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BPL 360Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 71,147 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 BPL 360Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BPL 360Y registered?

BPL 360Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 10 June 1983.

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