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LAB 961T

1979 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,328 mi
Last recorded5,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Kombi54,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 961T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 5,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,247 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 5,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 5,231 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,231 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 4,690 miles

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

condition of front discs

condition of o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

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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LAB 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,839 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 LAB 961T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAB 961T registered?

LAB 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 2 February 1979.

Is LAB 961T safe to buy?

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