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RLR 431R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 431R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 60,862 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f lower and upper arm joints are split

Fail 31 May 2013 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,729 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,729 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,793 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,189 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RLR 431R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 42,316 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 RLR 431R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RLR 431R registered?

RLR 431R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RLR 431R safe to buy?

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