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60 TTS

1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 TTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 77,960 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 77,960 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 771,100 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,086 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,781 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

battery insecure

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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60 TTS is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 60 TTS, 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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What year was 60 TTS registered?

60 TTS is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 60 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 TTS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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