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AVO 735H

1970 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,723 mi
Last recorded37,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann31,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 735H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 37,230 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 37,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 36,357 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,891 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 30,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,497 miles

corrosion hole nearside front floor

large corrosion holes rear panel

rear tyres age cracking

wheel bearing noise evident while driving

Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion hole nearside front floor

large corrosion holes rear panel

rear tyres age cracking

wheel bearing noise evident while driving

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,996 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,989 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,606 miles

both front tyres age cracks

Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres age cracks

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,898 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 27 Aug 2005

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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AVO 735H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 31,251 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 Karmann fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVO 735H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVO 735H registered?

AVO 735H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 3 April 1970.

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