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TRX 215D

1998 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Kombi78,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 215D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear hubs leaking oil

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r brake reading just ok

n/s/r oil leak

o/s/f bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 66,844 miles

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

Drivers (LH) mirror is cracked but useable

Pass 4 Jul 2005 62,722 miles

Advise driver's mirror (LH) is cracked but still useable

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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TRX 215D is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 78,631 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 TRX 215D, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TRX 215D registered?

TRX 215D is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is TRX 215D safe to buy?

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