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PHJ 268E

2006 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Kombi57,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 268E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake only just meets minimum requirements

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,632 miles

Front suspension needs greasing slight play

General condition of wiring is poor needs securing and tiding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil pipe to filter is touching exhaust affecting cooling of oil

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,632 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front suspension needs greasing slight play

General condition of wiring is poor needs securing and tiding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil pipe to filter is touching exhaust affecting cooling of oil

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 62,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake imbalance of 24%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,643 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside and offside front doors hard to open from inside and outside

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,851 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 55,851 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 55,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,675 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 54,991 miles

n/s/f flexi rubbing on steering arm

o/s/r/outer cv boot split

Fail 19 May 2012 54,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f flexi rubbing on steering arm

o/s/r/outer cv boot split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,651 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 45,549 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 41,456 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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PHJ 268E is a 2006 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 57,642 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 PHJ 268E, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHJ 268E is a 2006 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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