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ENW 803T

1979 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Kombi54,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENW 803T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,290 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,672 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fog light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

body corrosion

under vehicle body structure corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,888 miles

under vehicle prescribed areas undersealed.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 82,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre excessive side wall perishing

n/s/f x-member corroded

o/s/r cv.boot insecure

oil leak

rear fog lights not working & no tell tale

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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ENW 803T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ENW 803T, 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 ENW 803T?

You can check the full history of ENW 803T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ENW 803T registered?

ENW 803T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is ENW 803T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENW 803T shows 18 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.

Does ENW 803T have outstanding finance?

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