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B293 RDX

1982 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,884 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,765 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner arches (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner arches (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,599 miles

seat belts slightly freayed

various corrosion various places underneth/prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,985 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake close to limit no reserve travel

oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,673 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,858 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,854 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B293 RDX is a 1982 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B293 RDX, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B293 RDX is a 1982 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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