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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Karmenn

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Karmenn vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Karmenn has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,766 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
619
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Karmenn problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Karmenn MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Visibility3%
  • Brakes3%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Karmenn MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Karmenn MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  2. Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  3. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
  4. underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult (2 times)
  5. All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) (1 times)
  12. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  14. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)

Volkswagen Karmenn pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 12 92% 36,731
1972 1 5 40% 58,801

Volkswagen Karmenn reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Karmenn vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Karmenn MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a); Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a); Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6).

The typical Volkswagen Karmenn in our data has covered around 47,766 miles.

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