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APP 296J

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,822 mi
Last recorded53,822 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 296J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,777 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension has been lowered, front axle has aprox 50mm ground clearance

Under side of car heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,001 miles

slight exhaust leak at o/s silencer joint.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 May 2008 51,834 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose secure to it housing with a ziptie.

slight damage to underside of front nosecone.

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,736 miles

front valance damaged.

handbrake outer cables slightly cracked & corroded.

radials tyres fitted to vehicle.Cross ply on spare!

suspension very low!

underside of vehicle dry, suspension components lightly corroded.(Need wax oyling).

Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance damaged.

fuel pipe from fuel tank perished.

radial tyres fitted to vehicle,cross ply tyre on spare!

under side of vehicle very dry,suspension components lightly corroded.(Needs wax oyling).

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

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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APP 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 APP 296J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APP 296J registered?

APP 296J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is APP 296J safe to buy?

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