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OLW 909P

1983 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Kombi71,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 909P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 88,518 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft cv gaiter split

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 88,474 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

general under-body surface corrosion

nearside rear driveshaft cv outer gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,290 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to nearside front step

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,891 miles

steering pivot point, ball-joint dust boot deteriorated but does not allow the ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,327 miles

various non-structual areas of corrosion on vehicle underside.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,831 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion nearside inner sill panel

nearside front out-rigger corroded

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front tyre has small split not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear bump stop contact plate missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion nearside inner sill panel

nearside front out-rigger corroded

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front tyre has small split not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear bump stop contact plate missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 81,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,273 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake all most at max travel

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,796 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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OLW 909P is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 71,147 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 OLW 909P, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLW 909P registered?

OLW 909P is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is OLW 909P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 909P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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