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AMJ 183F

1996 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 183F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front inner wings are corroded

both front wing tops above headlamps corroded

front valance corroded

knock on n/s front suspension

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s rear has been heavily undersealed

n/s rear inner wing corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,635 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front wing tops corroded above headlamps

knock on n/s/front susp.

n/s inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,459 miles

front nearside inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed areas

front nearside tyre wearing outside edge

front offside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed areas

rear no. plate held on with tape

rear offside tyre worn inside edge, on legal limit

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play steering box

slight play steering column top

slight scratch on screen

Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,458 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front nearside inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed areas

front nearside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed areas

front nearside tyre wearing outside edge

front offside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed areas

rear no. plate held on with tape

rear offside tyre worn inside edge, on legal limit

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play steering box

slight play steering column top

slight scratch in screen

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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AMJ 183F is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AMJ 183F, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AMJ 183F is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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