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EYU 881V

1980 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYU 881V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,613 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 59,602 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 59,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,644 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 56,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 55,325 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,699 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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EYU 881V is a 1980 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EYU 881V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYU 881V registered?

EYU 881V is a 1980 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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The MOT history for EYU 881V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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