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EHJ 266H

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,684 mi
Last recorded49,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 266H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,491 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 49,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 48,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,971 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,361 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 42,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 36,318 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,901 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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EHJ 266H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 EHJ 266H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EHJ 266H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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