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DKR 971T

1979 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Kombi54,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKR 971T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear vehicle structure repair

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 86,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test fans ()

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,890 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 84,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on inside to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,365 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded in area of seat mount

Fail 16 Jun 2021 83,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded in area of seat mount

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,839 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 40,497 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,050 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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DKR 971T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,839 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 DKR 971T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DKR 971T?

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What year was DKR 971T registered?

DKR 971T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is DKR 971T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKR 971T shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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