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MEA 370L

1972 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Kombi46,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEA 370L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,091 miles

idle speed a little fast

idler arm bush wearing /slight play

rear drag link end balljoint slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,831 miles

idler arm centre bush play

Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idler arm centre bush play

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,857 miles

slight play in idler arm bush

slight play in rear drag link end

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,853 miles

slight play in intermediate idler arm pivot bush

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,145 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,109 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

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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MEA 370L is a 1972 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,513 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 MEA 370L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEA 370L registered?

MEA 370L is a 1972 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MEA 370L safe to buy?

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