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OAS 639

1978 Volkswagen Karmann

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 639
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,300 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,631 miles

movement front hubs

n/s rear sill/inner sill corroded

rear bumper partialy blocking no plate

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement front hubs

n/s rear sill/inner sill corroded

rear bumper partialy blocking no plate

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,092 miles

no o/s mirror

tyres slightly perished

very slight corrosion both rear b/pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no o/s mirror

tyres slightly perished

very slight corrosion both rear b/pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,812 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,289 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,207 miles

Front head lights taped,No kick up

Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,207 miles

Front head lights taped,No kick up

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 77,459 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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OAS 639 is a 1978 Volkswagen Karmann in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OAS 639, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAS 639 registered?

OAS 639 is a 1978 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 10 July 1978.

Is OAS 639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 639 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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