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FWW 315L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

23,883 mi
Last recorded23,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann27,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 315L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,216 miles

osr jacking point corroded

spare wheel well holed and corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 21,993 miles

osr jacking point corroded and weak

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Fail 21 May 2014 21,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr jacking point corroded and weak

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2013 19,085 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 19,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,580 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,580 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,732 miles

front bumper mounts holed and corroded

spare wheel well holed and corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,732 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper mounts holed and corroded

spare wheel well holed and corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,832 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,831 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 15,791 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 14,760 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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FWW 315L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 27,950 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 FWW 315L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWW 315L registered?

FWW 315L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is FWW 315L safe to buy?

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