MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
offside rear brake hose cracking
offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer side wall
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
offside rear brake hose cracking
offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer side wall
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
General corrosion of vehicle body
Nail offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside door step corroded but outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
General corrosion of vehicle body
Nail offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside door step corroded but outside of prescribed area
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear, transverse body support panel corroded
nearside front hub bearing slightly noisy
small bulge in nearside front tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear, transverse body support panel corroded
nearside front hub bearing slightly noisy
small bulge in nearside front tyre
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside rear drive shaft joint gaiter is split allowing dirt into joint.
Offside rear suspension arm bearing retaining plate getting corrosive.
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside rear drive shaft joint gaiter is split allowing dirt into joint.
Offside rear suspension arm bearing retaining plate getting corrosive.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear brake backplates corroded
corrosion in offside front upper wheel arch
offside front brake binding slightly
offside rear wheel inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
steering idler on front subframe has slight play
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear brake backplates corroded
corrosion in offside front upper wheel arch
offside front brake binding slightly
steering idler on front subframe has slight play
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle chassis corrosive in places, but not in any prescribed areas and will not affect braking or steering systems.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle chassis corrosive in places, but not in any prescribed areas and will not affect braking or steering systems.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
nearside rear inner & offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters split
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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SAK 71S is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 SAK 71S, 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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SAK 71S is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 August 1977.
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