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MCO 87R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,749 mi
Last recorded5,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCO 87R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,749 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside headlight pattern weak

battery tray rusty and weak

general underbody corrosion

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,749 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside headlight pattern weak

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

battery tray rusty and weak

general underbody corrosion

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,547 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded and some plated and painted

front brake discs corroded

nearside front step closing panel corroded and holed

outer sills appear repaired and painted

underside of vehicle heavily plated and painted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 5,537 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded and some plated and painted

front brake discs corroded

nearside front step closing panel corroded and holed

outer sills appear repaired and painted

underside of vehicle heavily plated and painted

Pass 25 May 2011 5,489 miles

nearside sill step corroded

offside front brake slight bind

vehicle chassis plated and under sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,436 miles

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front floor holed/corroded

offside rear and both front tyre sidewalls perishing

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

welded repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

Fail 31 Jul 2009 5,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front floor holed/corroded

offside rear and both front tyre sidewalls perishing

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

welded repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,761 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 4,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 4,826 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily plated and painted and in poor condition

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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MCO 87R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 42,316 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 MCO 87R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCO 87R registered?

MCO 87R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 27 January 1977.

Is MCO 87R safe to buy?

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