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MRL 659P

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

899 mi
Last recorded899 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 659P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 899 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 899 miles

Braking system leaking Both rear cylinders (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but outside prescibed area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 899 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 791 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 781 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 307 miles

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

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

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91 miles

brakes only just pass brake efficiency

Fail 6 Apr 2011 91 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight noise/play in nearside an offside rear hubs

Fail 31 Mar 2009 91 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 10 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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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MRL 659P is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 MRL 659P, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MRL 659P is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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