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FDV 387T

2018 Volkswagen Kombi

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

34,394 mi
Last recorded34,394 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Kombi20,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 387T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2018
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

central steering pivot point bushes worn

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Nov 2019 34,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt missing ns and os seat belts missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing seat belts not fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering drop link (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazards not working

hole ion floor near to os of engine

nsr and osr sill corosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Fail 11 Aug 2017 34,394 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing pin clip missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both joints (2.2.C.1c)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and under floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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FDV 387T is a 2018 Volkswagen Kombi in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,644 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 FDV 387T, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FDV 387T is a 2018 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 15 January 2018.

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