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RRT 688R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,299 mi
Last recorded6,299 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRT 688R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 5,324 miles

Slight movement in column.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 3,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop arm. (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Chassis non structual corrosion.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,132 miles

vehicle generally poor

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,124 miles

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

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)

vehicle generally poor

Pass 8 May 2008 86,085 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear beam mount area poor at n/s

Fail 6 May 2008 86,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear beam mount area poor at n/s

Pass 4 May 2007 84,123 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 84,121 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box worn

n/s/r chassis rail/torsion bar tube area in poor condition.

Pass 22 May 2006 82,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 82,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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RRT 688R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RRT 688R, 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 RRT 688R registered?

RRT 688R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 19 January 1977.

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