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WLC 33S

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,647 mi
Last recorded20,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLC 33S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,647 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 20,647 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer and inner sills in poor corroded condition.

Slight 'lift' in steering pinion shaft upper joint.

Slight play in offside front wheel hub.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 20,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer and inner sills in poor corroded condition.

Slight 'lift' in steering pinion shaft upper joint.

Slight play in offside front wheel hub.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and wing/outer sill,advise attention (6.1.B.2)

Slight 'lift' in steering rack pinion shaft

Slight play in offside front wheel hub

Fail 18 Apr 2018 20,646 miles

Central Steering locking device missing drop arm split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinion shaft has excessive 'lift' (2.2.A.1b)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower both sides of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and wing/outer sill,advise attention (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in offside front wheel hub

Pass 27 May 2016 20,422 miles

OIL LEAKS

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

STEERING AND SUSPENSION JOINTS ARE NECKING

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

VARIOUS PANELS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Fail 25 May 2016 20,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

OIL LEAKS

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

STEERING AND SUSPENSION JOINTS ARE NECKING

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

VARIOUS PANELS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

c.o emission high

h.c emission high

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear cross member is corroded

steering and suspension joints are necking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 19,621 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

c.o emission high

h.c emission high

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear cross member is corroded

steering and suspension joints are necking

Pass 16 Nov 2013 19,115 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,154 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,924 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 16,924 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 11,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,462 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 92,321 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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WLC 33S is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 42,316 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 WLC 33S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WLC 33S is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 3 October 1977.

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