MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
repair to front ball joint dust covers
slight stiffness in steering box
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight knock from steering box
slight play in axle pivot
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?
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DBE 96K is a 1972 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,513 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 DBE 96K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DBE 96K registered?
DBE 96K is a 1972 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is DBE 96K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBE 96K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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