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MTP 683R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTP 683R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,806 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,238 miles

brake servo bracket welds poor

front brake imbalance

nsr outer cv boot has a small hole in it

rear brake imbalance

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,719 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,018 miles

Oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

slight wear in steering arm

slight wear movement in o/s/r hub

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,018 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

slight wear in steering arm

slight wear movement in o/s/r hub

Pass 17 Aug 2013 65,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 65,892 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,750 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 18 Aug 2012 64,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,904 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim 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)

front have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,706 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 61,718 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MTP 683R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MTP 683R, 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 MTP 683R registered?

MTP 683R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 28 March 1977.

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