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FWW 464L

1973 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 464L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 96,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 95,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 95,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

heavily greased under side

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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FWW 464L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWW 464L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWW 464L registered?

FWW 464L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FWW 464L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 464L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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