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MKP 614W

1980 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKP 614W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,403 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wear in both king pins

Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wear in both king pins

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,984 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 60,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Oct 2005 60,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 60,720 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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MKP 614W is a 1980 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MKP 614W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKP 614W registered?

MKP 614W is a 1980 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 29 October 1980.

Is MKP 614W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKP 614W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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