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MCU 241K

2002 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,056 mi
Last recorded14,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Kombi61,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 241K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 14,056 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 May 2014 13,715 miles

Air filter housing insecure.

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

Brake pad retaining pins appear to be incorrect components or incorrectly fitted.

Front tyres are 185-14, rears are 195-14.

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Throttle only opens approximately 2/3.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 13,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Air filter housing insecure.

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

Brake pad retaining pins appear to be incorrect components or incorrectly fitted.

Front tyres are 185-14, rears are 195-14.

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Throttle only opens approximately 2/3.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,406 miles

Battery insacure

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 13,406 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insacure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsr floor corroded but outside prescribed area

osf sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2010 12,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/R floor holed not within prescribed area

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

O/S/F sill corroded, but outside prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,884 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 10,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,069 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 99,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive engine oil leak.

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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MCU 241K is a 2002 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,694 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 MCU 241K, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCU 241K is a 2002 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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