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NBM 831

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBM 831
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,309 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr brake hub damp new cylinder fitted brakes work fine

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr brake hub damp new cylinder fitted brakes work fine

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,311 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear wheel bearing noisey

osr light len repaired

slight play in steering system

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake fluid around o/s/r hub but no leak found under pressure new cylinder fitted fluid level ok

n/s/r shockabsorber lower bush deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r wheelbearings noisey

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,356 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear and offside front tyres outer side walls damaged by white wall inserts

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,300 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,120 miles

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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NBM 831 is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBM 831, 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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What year was NBM 831 registered?

NBM 831 is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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