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ABW 232H

1971 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Kombi33,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 232H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 39,887 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 39,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 39,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 37,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,268 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,157 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front top ball joint rubber split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 10,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light blow from exhaust steering column rubber flector cracked, some wear in os top ball joint, & dust cover damaged.

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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ABW 232H is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 33,268 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 ABW 232H, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 232H registered?

ABW 232H is a 1971 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is ABW 232H safe to buy?

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