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LRL 166J

2007 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,264 mi
Last recorded3,264 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Kombi40,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 166J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 3,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 60,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,153 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,460 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,838 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 51,786 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 50,719 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 50,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 48,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres cracking with age

Pass 7 May 2010 48,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking with age

Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 46,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 43,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,325 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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LRL 166J is a 2007 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 40,901 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 LRL 166J, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LRL 166J is a 2007 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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