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ULB 800

1969 Volkswagen Karmann

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,442 mi
Last recorded79,442 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 800
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 79,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working blades do not park correctly (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,820 miles

n/s/f wheel becoming tight to turn.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 70,891 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 70,891 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perrished in sidewalls

Fail 25 Jul 2009 67,819 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perrished in sidewalls

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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ULB 800 is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULB 800, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ULB 800 is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 1 July 1969.

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