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ERL 821K

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

15,301 mi
Last recorded15,301 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 821K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 15,301 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 15,301 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 10,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 10,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 94,945 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 94,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,509 miles

Slight corrosion to offside rear sill panel

Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to offside rear sill panel

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,374 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil level too low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,176 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

seats in back have no seat belts fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,331 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 90,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,001 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ERL 821K is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,360 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 ERL 821K, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ERL 821K is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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