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DTN 539J

1971 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Kombi33,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTN 539J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 33,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front both wheel bearing have slight wear / noise

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,003 miles

surface corrosion present:front/rear chassis/suspension components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

surface corrosion present:front/rear chassis/suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,972 miles

Handbrake cables condition.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion present:rear subframe/chassis components.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,907 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,279 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,373 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 1 May 2010 23,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front floor under tray corroded and holed

rear n/s cv boot split

Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front n/s floor under tray corroded and holed

rear n/s cv boot split

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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DTN 539J is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 33,268 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 DTN 539J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DTN 539J is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 4 March 1971.

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