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NFB 86K

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,923 mi
Last recorded5,923 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFB 86K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 5,923 miles

heat exchanger holed

rear axle bushes deteriorating

shock absorber bushes perishing

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2012 3,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicule underneath corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 3,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 3,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 1,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 97,095 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,315 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,315 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 92,303 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

welding in luggage compartment is substandard but not a perscribde area.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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NFB 86K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFB 86K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFB 86K registered?

NFB 86K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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