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WAX 105

1970 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2054cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann31,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 105
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,054cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,956 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,951 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,693 miles

Tyre valves slightly perished.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 84,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top arm/torsion bar excessive movement. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlights slightly deteriorated.

Tyre valves slightly perished.

Pass 19 May 2020 84,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 May 2020 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2019 84,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 83,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 83,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,339 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 80,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 80,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,121 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,063 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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WAX 105 is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 2,054cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 31,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAX 105, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAX 105 registered?

WAX 105 is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is WAX 105 safe to buy?

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