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JKN 879L

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 2076cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 879L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,076cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 75,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,371 miles

N/S handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 12 May 2015 72,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 69,252 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 69,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 67,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,197 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 64,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear INDS should be yellow not red

Pass 19 May 2009 55,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,505 miles

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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JKN 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 2,076cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 41,146 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 JKN 879L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKN 879L registered?

JKN 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is JKN 879L safe to buy?

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