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CTR 814C

1965 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTR 814C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,161 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear (add on) side repeaters showing white light to rear

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,246 miles

Front cross member has some corrosion

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front cross member has some corrosion

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,531 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,530 miles

under body rusty in various areas/ lights poor <6volt>

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,529 miles

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

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

under body rusty in various areas/ lights poor <6volt>

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,512 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,495 miles

20% brake imbalance at front

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 63,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 63,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight noise from offside front bearing

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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CTR 814C is a 1965 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CTR 814C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTR 814C registered?

CTR 814C is a 1965 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 2 April 1965.

Is CTR 814C safe to buy?

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