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AFM 438A

1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia43,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 438A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,461 miles

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHING.

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR CORROADING AND HOLED.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHING.

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR CORROADING AND HOLED.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,753 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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AFM 438A is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,111 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 AFM 438A, 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 63 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 AFM 438A registered?

AFM 438A is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 September 1963.

Is AFM 438A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 438A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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