MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Slight free play n/s & o/s steering arms
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both hub seals slight leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear both hub seals slight leak
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play nearside and offside steering arms
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leak from both rear hub seals
slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hubs seals
slight play in n/side and o/side steering idler arms
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in n/side and o/side steering arms
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from n/side and o/side rear hub seals
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in n/side steering rack end
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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520 WHK is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 520 WHK, 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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520 WHK is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 May 1961.
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