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WWE 877L

1973 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Kombi41,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 877L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 98,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 98,219 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to outrigger at rear of front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On both ball joints on rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Both ball joints on front arm, from box to rear arms (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower engine mount bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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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WWE 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 WWE 877L, 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.

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WWE 877L is a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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