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498 PEA

2002 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration498 PEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,193 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,193 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,080 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,030 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,972 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,761 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,592 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 82,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 82,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 82,360 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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498 PEA is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 498 PEA, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 498 PEA registered?

498 PEA is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is 498 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 498 PEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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