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C166 OEM

1985 Volkswagen Kombi

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Kombi75,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 OEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,461 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,102 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,993 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,039 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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C166 OEM is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C166 OEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C166 OEM registered?

C166 OEM is a 1985 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C166 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C166 OEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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