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PLO 214L

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

13,085 mi
Last recorded13,085 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 214L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 13,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 13,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 12,915 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 12,779 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 12,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 12,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 11,178 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 11,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 9,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 7,809 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded/part missing

offside front tyre perished and splitting on sidewall

oil leak

some fluctuation on front brakes

some play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 6,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,879 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 81,746 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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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PLO 214L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PLO 214L, 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 PLO 214L registered?

PLO 214L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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