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237 EWN

1982 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration237 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,555 miles

Nearside Front door check strap missing

Nearside Front door check strap missing

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kinpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

washer bottle insecure under bonnet area

Fail 5 Aug 2019 17,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure broken away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door check strap missing

Nearside Front door check strap missing

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kinpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

washer bottle insecure under bonnet area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,172 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 17,172 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,637 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,403 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 15,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' items on mirror and wiper parked in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre trad pattern perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 13,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread and side walls cracked

near side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2013 13,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread and side walls cracked

near side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 12,926 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 11,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber lower pin loose

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?

Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 786
position lamp(s) not working 340
Horn not working 337
Stop lamp not working 271
Headlamp not working on main beam 265
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237 EWN is a 1982 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 237 EWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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237 EWN is a 1982 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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