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MFO 781

1960 Volkswagen Karmann

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

54,521 mi
Last recorded54,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 781
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,340 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,329 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 53,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2014 53,832 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from outer end driveshaft seal

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,778 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

popping sound from n/s off engine

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,709 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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MFO 781 is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 MFO 781, 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 66 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFO 781 is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 10 November 1960.

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The MOT history for MFO 781 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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