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450 VEV

1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 VEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,000 miles

front panel corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear panel holed and corroded

nearside and offside front king ping have slight play

underside of the vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,000 miles

lower front panel corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside and nearside front king pin has lift and slight movement

offside rear inner pannel holed and corroded

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,000 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,000 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,000 miles

offsid rear axle slightly leaking

offside sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,609 miles

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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450 VEV is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 450 VEV, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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450 VEV is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 7 March 1961.

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