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OTM 635M

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

45,281 mi
Last recorded45,281 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTM 635M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,281 miles

Nearside Front chassis out rigger heavily corroded

Nearside Rear out rigger heavily corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front out rigger heavily corroded.

Offside Rear out rigger heavily corroded

Offside inner sill heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chassis out rigger heavily corroded

Nearside Rear out rigger heavily corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front out rigger heavily corroded.

Offside Rear out rigger heavily corroded

Offside inner sill heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,268 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 42,266 miles

Headlamp switch faulty fouling steering wheel (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 34,586 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

Fail 11 May 2013 34,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

Fail 3 Nov 2012 34,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust incomplete

front inner wings

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,541 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 33,541 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,820 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside centre sils corroded not within prescribed area

offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside centre sils corroded not within prescribed area

offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,369 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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OTM 635M is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 41,146 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 OTM 635M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OTM 635M is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 10 December 1973.

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