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YRD 578C

2009 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Kombi56,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 578C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,894 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged also loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing box/arm (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

age cracking to n/s/f tyre

both rear lower suspension arm locking devices require attention

corrosion & filler to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,293 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

rear axle modified to indipendent suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,536 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 35,152 miles

all four tyres perished along tread and inner side wall

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2010 35,136 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

all four tyres perished along tread and inner side wall

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,561 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YRD 578C is a 2009 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRD 578C, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YRD 578C registered?

YRD 578C is a 2009 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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