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UPJ 863F

1968 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,956 mi
Last recorded2,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Kombi75,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 863F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 2,956 miles

corrosion on underside components

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2020 2,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to worn linkage (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside components

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2019 2,892 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and body (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on under body and components

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2016 1,868 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in area of door step

slight corrosion in area of offside of front beam

Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,002 miles

unable to totally examine underside of vehicle and condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 99,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 97,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 97,958 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 97,418 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,193 miles

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Fail 9 Aug 2007 94,192 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,179 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UPJ 863F is a 1968 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 75,465 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 UPJ 863F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UPJ 863F is a 1968 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 20 June 1968.

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