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RTO 237R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 237R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,303 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,281 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,731 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,779 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,058 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,158 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RTO 237R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RTO 237R, 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 RTO 237R registered?

RTO 237R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 4 February 1977.

Is RTO 237R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTO 237R shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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