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DTJ 212B

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia65,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 212B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,577 miles

Front o/s track rod end shank nylock nut not full.

Rear exhaust tail pipes projecting because rear bumper missing.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 96,576 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front o/s track rod end shank nylock nut not full.

Rear exhaust tail pipes projecting because rear bumper missing.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,538 miles

o/s and n/s slight play in king pin and bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2006 94,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s slight play in king pin and bushes

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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DTJ 212B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 65,194 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 DTJ 212B, 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 62 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 DTJ 212B registered?

DTJ 212B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 March 1964.

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