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JGC 713C

2001 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 713C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 78,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 78,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 76,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,945 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy

brake pedal has little reserve travel

nearside front king pin has slight play

offside front tyre close to fouling part of the vehicle

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 2 May 2017 75,937 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy

brake pedal has little reserve travel

nearside front king pin has slight play

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,180 miles

slight dampness offside rear brake back plate

slight noise both front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,676 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,261 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,735 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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JGC 713C is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JGC 713C, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JGC 713C is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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