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RGE 57P

1976 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,288 mi
Last recorded9,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Kombi70,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 57P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 9,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 8,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 4,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 4,272 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 2,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 1,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 97,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 91,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 90,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,782 miles

steering idler arm slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,253 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,253 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,253 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 44,253 miles

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

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

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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RGE 57P is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RGE 57P, 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 RGE 57P registered?

RGE 57P is a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 June 1976.

Is RGE 57P safe to buy?

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