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4216 MM

1961 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration4216 MM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,684 miles

Very slight oil leak from steering component

Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,676 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Very slight oil leak from steering component

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Very slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,946 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,663 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann?

Based on 1,222 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Horn not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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4216 MM is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4216 MM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4216 MM registered?

4216 MM is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 9 May 1961.

Is 4216 MM safe to buy?

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