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OYE 896R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 896R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,586 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,024 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 91,024 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 90,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,845 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion to varoius sections outside prescribed areas

nearside outer sill missing

slight play in centre steering idler

slight play top section steering column

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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OYE 896R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 42,316 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 OYE 896R, 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 49 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 OYE 896R registered?

OYE 896R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 27 January 1977.

Is OYE 896R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 896R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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