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SBD 154R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,236 mi
Last recorded38,236 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBD 154R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 38,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,765 miles

Drive shaft bolts insecure

Electrical wiring unsupported

Rear brakes would benefit from service

Screen washers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,166 miles

Slight play in the rear wheel bearings

rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of other lamps

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Entire floor pan of vehicle has corrosion and several poor repairs in varied places

Slight interferance in the rear offside position lamps

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,014 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

offside front jacking point rusted and holed

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,790 miles

O/S/F brake binding on slightly

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 34,609 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) 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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SBD 154R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBD 154R, 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 SBD 154R registered?

SBD 154R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 11 February 1977.

Is SBD 154R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBD 154R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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