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DDS 778L

1994 Volkswagen Kombi

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,769 mi
Last recorded12,769 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 778L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 12,769 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,794 miles

minor underbody corrosion

vehicle sections undersealed at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,732 miles

minor underbody corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,401 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 7,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 7,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DDS 778L is a 1994 Volkswagen Kombi in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDS 778L, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDS 778L registered?

DDS 778L is a 1994 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 2 April 1994.

Is DDS 778L safe to buy?

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