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SEA 315R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,862 mi
Last recorded26,862 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 315R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,862 miles

floor holed but looks to have been plated from top

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2013 26,862 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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 excessive corrosion, 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)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor holed but looks to have been plated from top

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,160 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,370 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

small hole in nearside rear wheel arch.

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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SEA 315R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SEA 315R, 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 SEA 315R registered?

SEA 315R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is SEA 315R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEA 315R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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