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RPL 85M

1974 Volkswagen Karmann

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 85M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 66,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,391 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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RPL 85M is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPL 85M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RPL 85M?

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What year was RPL 85M registered?

RPL 85M is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RPL 85M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 85M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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