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XJX 549R

1977 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Kombi42,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 549R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,914 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 96,914 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,138 miles

Central Front Upper steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excess movement in arm assembly (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,570 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 95,559 miles

Centre Front Inner Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Centre Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,691 miles

corrosion starting offside

slight play in steering box

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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XJX 549R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 XJX 549R, 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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XJX 549R is a 1977 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 9 March 1977.

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