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BWP 832M

1974 Volkswagen Kombi

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,976 mi
Last recorded7,976 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Kombi44,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 832M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 7,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 7,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 7,379 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 7,379 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,347 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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BWP 832M is a 1974 Volkswagen Kombi in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 44,038 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 BWP 832M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWP 832M registered?

BWP 832M is a 1974 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is BWP 832M safe to buy?

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