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SAK 71S

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 71S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,063 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,238 miles

Offside rear drive shaft joint gaiter is split allowing dirt into joint.

Offside rear suspension arm bearing retaining plate getting corrosive.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,236 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 71,354 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,891 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,891 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,671 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,355 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jul 2008 65,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,969 miles

nearside rear inner & offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 60,214 miles

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)

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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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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