
£6,720
1986 Volkswagen Karisma Diesel
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
Classic Autohomes KARISMA conversion with a diesel engine and 102,600 miles. It features an original interior with a B&W TV and cocktail cabinet. Recent MOT advisories include a corroded brake pipe and a minor oil leak.

Condition
5
The vehicle has had multiple owners, has over 100,000 miles and has advisories on its current MOT for corrosion and an oil leak. It's also had some loving improvements by the vendor.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WV2ZZZ2SZGH042940
Chassis No:
Odometer:
102,600 miles
C37ORB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Autohomes KARISMA conversion from new; in-line diesel; a low owner vehicle; 102,600 miles; very smart with original interior including a B&W TV and a Cocktail Cabinet!! First registered to a Mrs Winall who lived near Derby, this full spec KARISMA was the absolute range-topper and came incredibly well equipped.
Essentially a two-berth, it has 6'2" headroom and was comprehensively insulated from new.
She kept it until June 1989 when it was sold to its new owner Mr Sands for £10,950 with 18,000miles under its wheels.
Our vendor acquired it from him in 2015 and has spent considerable time and effort loving and improving it as you can see today.
There are some older bills on file and MOTs back to 2016 since when some 4,500 miles have been covered.
The current test expires in May 2024 and shows two minor advisories for a brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and an oil leak which is not excessive.
The V5C states its capacity as 1915cc, although the engine...
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
3,376 miles
Registration Date
1986-04-03
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 09 2025 with 3,376 miles
Failed
On Mar 31 2025 with 3,361 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 04 2024 with 2,737 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed
On Feb 27 2024 with 2,733 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On May 23 2023 with 2,001 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Underside has age related corrosion
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes have age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 23 2023 with 2,001 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Underside has age related corrosion
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes have age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Feb 01 2022 with 2,204 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Various suspension compnents have general age related corrosion
Passed
On Feb 13 2020 with 1,883 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2018 with 749 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Underside has general age related corrosion
Failed
On Jul 31 2018 with 749 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Underside has general age related corrosion
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 08 2017 with 99,141 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Aug 05 2016 with 98,648 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2005 with 95,502 miles
Failed
On Oct 27 2005 with 95,448 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

