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SBP 15K

1971 Volkswagen Kombi

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Kombi33,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBP 15K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,000 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front bumper has two bolts missing

front tyres perishing

nearside track rod clamps recommend nylock nuts

offside door latch sticking

offside rear suspension bump stop landing plate missing & offside front bhump stop missing

play in upper steering column bracket

rear door offside hinge loose

slight perishing fuel cap seal

three outer c.v gaiters perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 78,996 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front bumper has two bolts missing

front tyres perishing

nearside track rod clamps recommend nylock nuts

offside door latch sticking

offside rear suspension bump stop landing plate missing & offside front bhump stop missing

play in upper steering column bracket

rear door offside hinge loose

slight perishing fuel cap seal

three outer c.v gaiters perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,884 miles

see vt32 issued 03/08/2007

Fail 3 Aug 2007 78,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

3 drive shaft gaiters perishing

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both steering track rods appear slightly distorted

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre heavy perishing & offside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear reflector poor /water logged

no.plates cracked

offside front ARB mount has jubilee clips fitted

offside front door corroding / not to become sharp

offside front suspension bump stop missing

offside outer floor corroding along chassis

tracking out? front tyres uneven

Fail 18 Aug 2006 78,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges,n/s/front & n/s/rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear brake binding

n/s/rear outer cv gaiter perished

o/s parking brake effort slightly weaker than n/s

o/s/rear outer cv gaiter spli & badly perished

play in steering idler bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges,n/s/front & n/s/rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear brake binding

n/s/rear outer cv gaiter perished

o/s parking brake effort slightly weaker than n/s

o/s/rear outer cv gaiter spli & badly perished

play in steering idler bushes

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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SBP 15K is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 33,268 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 SBP 15K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SBP 15K is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 18 November 1971.

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