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9170 NA

1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia75,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9170 NA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,604 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 80,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 80,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,246 miles

N/S & O/S headlamp output poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,999 miles

OIl leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 77,864 miles

Headlamp reflectors starting to fade

Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,864 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp reflectors starting to fade

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,301 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner C/C Boot insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,803 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some wear,offside front king-pin/stub axle

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,875 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,875 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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9170 NA is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 75,338 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 9170 NA, 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 66 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9170 NA is a 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 May 1960.

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