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GPE 841J

1971 Volkswagen Karmann

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann63,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 841J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,731 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,571 miles

FRONT STEERING BOX LOCKING TAB

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER CHASSIS STARTING TO CRODE

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,171 miles

offside inner wheel arch is excessively corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,163 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside inner wheel arch is excessively corroded

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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GPE 841J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 63,966 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 GPE 841J, 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 55 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 GPE 841J registered?

GPE 841J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is GPE 841J safe to buy?

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