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RYY 288K

1991 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 288K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,059 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nsr osr lower tim corroded holed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 May 2011 83,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,762 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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RYY 288K is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYY 288K, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYY 288K registered?

RYY 288K is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is RYY 288K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 288K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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