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D115 VKK

1987 Volkswagen Karmann

Cream Diesel 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

280,128 mi
Last recorded280,128 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 VKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 280,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 279,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 276,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 276,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 271,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 271,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 267,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 260,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 260,882 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm outer mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm outer mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 254,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 248,196 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 248,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 239,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 230,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 217,867 miles

1/2 litre engine oil

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

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

n/s/r tye worn on inner edge 185/R14C

o/s and n/s dip head lights flat lined

o/s and n/s/f stablizer arm front bushes cracking

o/s/r tyre slight distortion in tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2013 217,867 miles

1/2 litre engine oil

n/s/r tye worn on inner edge 185/R14C

o/s and n/s dip head lights flat lined

o/s and n/s/f stablizer arm front bushes cracking

o/s/r tyre slight distortion in tread area

Pass 1 Sep 2012 217,267 miles

ENGINE FLUID LEAKS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has slight distortion in treaded area

oil warning light on at tick over

Fail 25 Aug 2012 217,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has slight distortion in treaded area

oil warning light on at tick over

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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D115 VKK is a 1987 Volkswagen Karmann in Cream with a 1,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D115 VKK, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D115 VKK is a 1987 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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