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KRX 655H

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,938 mi
Last recorded41,938 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 655H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,723 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,807 miles

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

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,001 miles

General corrosion of lower body panel sections,offside & nearside inner sills,offside & nearside under floor panels & nearside front jacking point & outrigger.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,996 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

General corrosion of lower body panel sections,offside & nearside inner sills,offside & nearside under floor panels & nearside front jacking point & outrigger.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,777 miles

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

General corrosion of under floor panels & offside & nearside inner & outer sill sections & nearside front chassis/wheel arch outrigger.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion of under floor panels & offside & nearside inner & outer sill sections & nearside front chassis wheel arch outrigger.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,310 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 33,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion of offside & nearside rear inner sill sections.

corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panels in several areas.

slight noise from offside front wheel bearings.

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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KRX 655H is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KRX 655H, 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 KRX 655H registered?

KRX 655H is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is KRX 655H safe to buy?

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