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WRV 141K

1979 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 141K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2011 13,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

discs rusty

front floor pans corroded

front inner sills and onter sills corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

slight play in steering

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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WRV 141K is a 1979 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 WRV 141K, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRV 141K registered?

WRV 141K is a 1979 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is WRV 141K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 141K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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