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RAC 566R

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,304 mi
Last recorded44,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 566R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,304 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering locking device missing steering idler split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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RAC 566R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,360 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 RAC 566R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAC 566R?

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What year was RAC 566R registered?

RAC 566R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is RAC 566R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAC 566R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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