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BOB 626B

1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,454 mi
Last recorded93,454 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia43,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 626B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,454 miles

horn intermittent

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,392 miles

Play in both front suspension pin bushes.

Pass 28 May 2014 92,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,508 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 Oct 2010 92,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,827 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit and perishing.

slight play in both front suspension king pins.

Pass 26 May 2007 90,383 miles

adv:::: rear tyres pershed †adv:::: front suspension has play

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,765 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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BOB 626B is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BOB 626B, 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 BOB 626B registered?

BOB 626B is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 March 1963.

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