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UCF 362S

1978 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,442 mi
Last recorded60,442 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Kombi35,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 362S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,438 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,693 miles

vehicle body has alot of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle body has alot of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,389 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,389 miles

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,336 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 52,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,246 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,494 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode everywhere

Fail 10 Oct 2006 48,488 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode everywhere

Pass 19 May 2005 48,475 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2005 48,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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UCF 362S is a 1978 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 35,179 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 UCF 362S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UCF 362S registered?

UCF 362S is a 1978 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 17 March 1978.

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