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MBV 475G

1993 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,541 mi
Last recorded34,541 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 475G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,541 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,921 miles

offside rear foot and handbrake is below effort for vehicles of this type

Fail 29 May 2009 26,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear foot and handbrake is below effort for vehicles of this type

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,797 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,327 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 26,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MBV 475G is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBV 475G, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBV 475G registered?

MBV 475G is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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