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1970 Volkswagen Karmann
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84,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Tyre valves slightly perished.
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.
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))
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))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann?
Based on 1,222 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.
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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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WAX 105 is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 31 December 1970.
Is WAX 105 safe to buy?
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