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PDU 395M

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 395M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,005 miles

Both headlight reflectors poor

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

rear crossmember corroded

windscreen washers leaking slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2018 88,003 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring in engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop interaction (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe in master cylinder blanked off (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight reflectors poor

engine oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

vacuum pipes to engine loose

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,977 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,977 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PDU 395M is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDU 395M, 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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What year was PDU 395M registered?

PDU 395M is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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