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TLN 917R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,737 mi
Last recorded30,737 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 917R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,476 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake master-cylinder clevis-pin worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 28,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake master-cylinder clevis-pin worn

Pass 15 May 2014 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2014 27,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2013 25,857 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 24,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 24,808 miles

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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TLN 917R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in White 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 TLN 917R, 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 TLN 917R registered?

TLN 917R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TLN 917R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLN 917R 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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