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JHC 528P

1975 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Kombi63,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 528P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 39,313 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bottom of windscreen (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bottom of sliding door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill bottom of front door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion In front of rear wheel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion In front of rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion In front of front wheel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Above rear light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,417 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 30,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 21,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 6,998 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre's running very close to wheel arch edge

electric hook up sticking out

metal under tray badley rusted

srater motor playing up

Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,251 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside headlamp dim

some play in nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Nov 2006 6,116 miles

advise both front jacking points corroded

advise corrosion to passinger floor carrige

advise drivers door handle sticking

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2005 4,235 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 4,235 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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JHC 528P is a 1975 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 63,103 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 JHC 528P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JHC 528P is a 1975 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 14 August 1975.

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