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XGF 197M

1999 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 197M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,514 miles

front brakes slight pull too right

o/s lower ball joint boot deteriated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,249 miles

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter insecure

wiper operation slow

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,244 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,104 miles

front shock bushes slightly worn

n/s rear tyre perished

steering idler has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 41,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front floor corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2005 36,755 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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XGF 197M is a 1999 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,781cc 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 XGF 197M, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XGF 197M registered?

XGF 197M is a 1999 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is XGF 197M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 197M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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