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WBL 199S

1997 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,940 mi
Last recorded20,940 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 199S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,490 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to brake pipes

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,357 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 5,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,671 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,685 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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WBL 199S is a 1997 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WBL 199S, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WBL 199S registered?

WBL 199S is a 1997 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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