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XJB 717L

1991 Volkswagen Kombi

Cream Petrol 1432cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,398 mi
Last recorded34,398 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 717L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,432cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,398 miles

Lots of weld repairs under vehicle.

Nearside Front Non structual corrosionto nearside front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Non structual corrosion to offside rear Inner sill to rigger area.

Rear shocks covered in driveshaft grease.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,397 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box area. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lots of weld repairs under vehicle.

Nearside Front Non structual corrosionto nearside front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Non structual corrosion to offside rear Inner sill to rigger area.

Rear shocks covered in driveshaft grease.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,869 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,345 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,901 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

bothdriveshaftbootstorn

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,117 miles

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

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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XJB 717L is a 1991 Volkswagen Kombi in Cream with a 1,432cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJB 717L, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XJB 717L is a 1991 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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