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KHT 998E

1967 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

13,259 mi
Last recorded13,259 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Kombi61,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHT 998E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 13,259 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Pass 1 Mar 2024 12,139 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 12,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 10,548 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Fail 14 Feb 2023 10,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of body

Pass 10 Feb 2022 9,335 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Fail 10 Feb 2022 9,335 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 8,251 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Pass 17 Feb 2020 7,021 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 7,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 5,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 13 Feb 2018 2,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 2,922 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 148 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2017 119 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing T/R End (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

N/S Inner sill corroded

N/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,642 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,640 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/S & O/S rear dampers weak

N/S inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,702 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Steering box slightly notchy

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,135 miles

o/s/r foot and park brake slightly low eff

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,015 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,375 miles

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

note o/s/f foot step rusty

note slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,984 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front foot step rusty

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 82,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front foot step rusty

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,739 miles

Front flexible hose ferrules rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,181 miles

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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KHT 998E is a 1967 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 61,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHT 998E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHT 998E registered?

KHT 998E is a 1967 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 17 May 1967.

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