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UDR 983L

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,028 mi
Last recorded40,028 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDR 983L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 40,028 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 40,028 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle cut out would not restart,during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,092 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 144,092 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,093 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 144,093 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 141,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 139,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

noise nearside rear wheel when spinning

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2010 133,518 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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UDR 983L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 41,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDR 983L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDR 983L registered?

UDR 983L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is UDR 983L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDR 983L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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