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RPW 614R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPW 614R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,025 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight play on centre steering idler

Undertray panels fitted to front and centre of vehicle. All brake pipes, steering, front and rear suspensions, chassis and floor panels all covered heavily in underseal. This vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs.

Fail 11 May 2021 90,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray panels fitted to front and centre of vehicle. All brake pipes, steering, front and rear suspensions, chassis and floor panels all covered heavily in underseal. This vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 88,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering box loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,781 miles

This vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,779 miles

Nearside Battery insecure corrosion under battery (1.9.1)

This vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,844 miles

n/s top manifold nut missing

Fail 31 May 2016 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger/jacking point holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s top manifold nut missing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,176 miles

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,127 miles

n/s outer sill at the rear holed outside the prescribed area

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

welded repair to the n/s floor not attached outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,127 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/s outer sill at the rear holed outside the prescribed area

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

welded repair to the n/s floor not attached outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,796 miles

006 service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.b.1a]

underbody in various stages of corrosion and heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,794 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

underbody in various stages of corrosion and heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,171 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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RPW 614R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RPW 614R, 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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RPW 614R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 12 January 1977.

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