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74 BLB

1960 Volkswagen Karmann

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,667 mi
Last recorded24,667 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration74 BLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,667 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 23,102 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 23,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,044 miles

Front service brake veers left

Nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 2,810 miles

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

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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74 BLB is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 74 BLB, 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 66 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 74 BLB registered?

74 BLB is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 22 November 1960.

Is 74 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 BLB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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