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MLR 443P

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLR 443P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body panels have slight corrosion

both front doors slightly corroded

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body panels have slight corrosion

both front doors slightly corroded

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working When side light on (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,726 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside front axle beam end plate corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

offside front axle end plate corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,000 miles

engine oil leaking

nearside front step and front panel corroding

offside and nearside front jacking points corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaking

nearside front step and front panel corroding

nearside front suspension arm shows signs of rubbing tyre

offside and nearside front jacking points corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,606 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside front outrigger corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,604 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

idle speed slightly high

nearside front outrigger corroded

nearside front shock absorber top and bottom washers missing

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion development in front of vehicle \body body work in poor condition\nsf shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\brake pipes ferrules all corroded\front axle repairs\all welding in front and rear suspension prescribed areas\

slight play detected at steering wheel and in steering system

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,408 miles

Corrosion forming front cross member.

Corrosion to body panels - non strutural.

Corrosion to front cross member non-structural.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 85,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion forming front cross menber.

Corrosion to body panels - non structural.

Corrosion to front cross member non structural.

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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MLR 443P is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,360 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 MLR 443P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLR 443P is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 14 January 1976.

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