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AKX 169E

1997 Volkswagen Karmann

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 169E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,356 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 33,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,464 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 27,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,821 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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AKX 169E is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AKX 169E, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKX 169E is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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