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NLU 675V

1984 Volkswagen Kombi

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

23,003 mi
Last recorded23,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Kombi56,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLU 675V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,003 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished

Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,161 miles

All steering joints have slight play

Both front inner sills corroding

Drivers door step corroding

Engine cover doesn't secure

Front Lower crossmember corroding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,119 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All steering joints have slight play

Both front inner sills corroding

Drivers door step corroding

Engine cover doesn't secure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake travel

offside rear cv joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Aug 2014 20,810 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear cv joint gaiter split

Fail 10 Dec 2013 20,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both sides of rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,742 miles

condition of body (corrosion)

condition of o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2011 20,740 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

condition of body (corrosion)

condition of o/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

all jack points and outriggers and front steps corroded

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear drive shaft cv gaiters split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 20,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,741 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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NLU 675V is a 1984 Volkswagen Kombi in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 56,322 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 NLU 675V, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NLU 675V is a 1984 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 11 July 1984.

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