MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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AKX 968E is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 61,566 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 AKX 968E, 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 55 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 AKX 968E registered?
AKX 968E is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 October 1971.
Is AKX 968E safe to buy?
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