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ERT 848J

1970 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,046 mi
Last recorded19,046 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann31,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERT 848J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 19,046 miles

Main beam tell tale light not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare fleat

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,970 miles

Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced BOTH (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp patterns poor.

Minor corrosion to both framehead to body mountings.

Minor oil leak from steering box.

Minor play in both rear wheel bearings.

No hight beam warning tell tale.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 18,962 miles

Offside lower ball joint dust cover cracking

front body mounting bolts missing x4 also small amount of corrosion around mounting

slight corrosion on o/s/f floor

small amount of play in all wheel bearings

small oil leak

vehicle has had excessive amount of welding carried out

Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,942 miles

O/S wiper is perished

Play in all wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2015 18,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

O/S wiper is perished

Play in all wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2015 18,925 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

! FRONT AXLE HAS BEEN NARROWED BUT POORLY, WELDS ARE POOR, BOTH AXLE ENDS HAVE CEEN CUTT OF AND CAPPED, ADVISE REPLACMENT BEAM !

ADVISE NEW FUEL HOSES THROUGHOUT VEHICLE, ALL BRITTLE. ADVISE INLINE FILTER ADDED

ADVISE WIRING TIDY FROM BATTERY TO STARTER... NO GROMMET THROUGH O/S/R FLOORPAN

CLUTCH VERY HEAVY

ENGINE RUNNING ON X3 CYLINDERS, ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

EXTENSIVE WELDING TO VEHICLE, FRONT AND REAR HAND MADE

HORRIBLE NOISE FROM O/S/R WHEEL WHILST ON BRAKE TESTER

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

THROTTLE CABLE CONCUIT ABOVE GEARBOX INS=ECURE, SUSPECT CAUSE OF STICKY THROTTLE

X4 FRONT BODY HEATER CHANNEL BOLTS MISSING

df terminal post on dynamo loose

heat exchangers have been weld repaired.

no foam in air filter

play in both rear wheel bearings

several minor oil leaks.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,731 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 18,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 18,699 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,663 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,618 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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ERT 848J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERT 848J, 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 ERT 848J registered?

ERT 848J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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