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MFL 299H

2012 Volkswagen Kombi

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Kombi62,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 299H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,072 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 24,044 miles

Central Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm loose (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp has bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing to front panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing to front panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,373 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jul 2020 22,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,603 miles

engine leaking oil

o/s & n/s front under body corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,595 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine leaking oil

o/s & n/s front under body corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,633 miles

Corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f not within prescribed areas.

Nearside Front tyre inner edge on legal limit

Offside Front tyre inner edge on legal limit

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f not within prescribed areas.

Nearside Front tyre inner edge on legal limit

Offside Front tyre inner edge on legal limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,852 miles

Front front tyres worn on inside

corrosion around front bodywork not within any prescribed areas

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up to far to right wont adjust to move over (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear rear light lens faded

corrosion around front of bodywork not within any prescribed areas

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very slow operation (8.2.2)

Rear rear light lens faded

corrosion around front of bodywork not within any prescribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,067 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,474 miles

corrosion around front steps not in pescribed area.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 68,947 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 66,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some play in steering

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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MFL 299H is a 2012 Volkswagen Kombi in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,665 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 MFL 299H, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MFL 299H is a 2012 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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