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ERL 422K

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 422K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,178 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fowling steering arm on lock to lock (refit the same way as O/S/F) (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 28,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 28,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 28,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner sills corroding o/s and n/s

o/s rear floor area corroding on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,315 miles

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Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,303 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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ERL 422K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ERL 422K, 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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ERL 422K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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