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PGV 142E

2003 Volkswagen Karmann

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 142E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,529 miles

Nearside Front floor plan slightly corroded and weakened but not near any structural component

Pass 23 May 2013 21,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 21,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 21,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,750 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,614 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 21,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,146 miles

Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension adjusted very low driveability lessend

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 20,958 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,955 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 20,948 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PGV 142E is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 PGV 142E, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PGV 142E registered?

PGV 142E is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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