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Q401CPE

1984 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Kombi56,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ401CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not within prescribed area

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,159 miles

General corrosion to underside, some components and body

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 74,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

General corrosion to underside, some components and body

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general. also inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 74,148 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both - Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both - Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,134 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear most panel

Fail 29 May 2019 74,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached most panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear most panel

Pass 31 May 2018 73,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 64,788 miles

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

o/s front bump stop missing

Fail 1 May 2013 64,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,885 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear inner CV boot split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,802 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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Q401CPE is a 1984 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 56,322 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 Q401CPE, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q401CPE is a 1984 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 20 July 1984.

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