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REA 661R

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 661R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,722 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 81,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,317 miles

o/s rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,707 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 77,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,466 miles

all 4 outriggers rusty and thin

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside centre sill,offside rear inner sill,nearside rear inner and outer sill and nearside centre sill all corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside centre sill,offside rear inner sill,nearside rear inner and outer sill and nearside centre sill all corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake slightly tight

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake slightly tight

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

click from steering box

Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

click from steering box

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,842 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f body corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2008 65,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/f body corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,128 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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REA 661R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 REA 661R, 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

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What year was REA 661R registered?

REA 661R is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 12 October 1976.

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