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NRX 237R

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,410 mi
Last recorded23,410 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 237R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 23,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy and slight play in nearside

damp at nearside front brake valve and sealer around valve

damp at steering box

movement at steering idler

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,036 miles

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

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 21,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2016 21,026 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

brake test not done

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

underside has been waxed oiled

underside has had weld repair

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing on sidewalls

rear parking brake performance low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing on sidewalls

rear parking brake performance low

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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NRX 237R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NRX 237R, 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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What year was NRX 237R registered?

NRX 237R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 29 September 1976.

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