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S547 LEP

1998 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,485 mi
Last recorded201,485 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Kombi78,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 LEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 201,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play end float no lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 201,233 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack end float but no lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 201,233 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack end float but no lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 200,528 miles

Emissions tested as chart 3 . Follow flow chart for non passenger car with more than 5 passenger seats. Tested to 3.5% CO limit.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 198,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 198,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 196,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 196,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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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S547 LEP is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 78,631 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 S547 LEP, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S547 LEP registered?

S547 LEP is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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