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XPG 79G

1969 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 79G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake master cylinder push rod cover split

direction indicators positive engagement difficult

drivers seat adjustment stop missing

n/s/f seat tied down(to lock upright)

registration plate lamp dim

seepage from steering damper

speedo illumination intermittent

Pass 2 May 2013 94,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake master cylinder push rod cover split

direction indicators positive engagement difficult

drivers seat adjustment stop not working

n/s screen washer not working

n/s/f seat tied down(to lock upright)

registration plate lamp dim

speedo illumination intermittent

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat adjustment stop not working

n/s washer jet delivery poor

right visual tell tale for direction indicator not working

speedo illumination intermittent

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp beam images blurred

rear brake application is slightly uneven,n/s low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 95,529 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 92,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

headlight reflecters starting to dull

slight blow from nearside rear exshaust

Pass 1 May 2008 91,111 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 91,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 91,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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XPG 79G is a 1969 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPG 79G, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XPG 79G is a 1969 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 April 1969.

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