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J246 EFU

1992 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 EFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in steering arm

Fail 6 Sep 2019 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in steering arm

Fail 1 Aug 2017 40,988 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A pillar and step (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

offside front valence corroding

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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J246 EFU is a 1992 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J246 EFU, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J246 EFU is a 1992 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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