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EWP 539C

1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia20,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 539C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,802 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure engine compartment (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

multiple undersealed underbody repairs

slight movement to offside headlamp

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 9,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 9,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,258 miles

Rear bumper insecure

slight corrosiuon to o/s/f floor area

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

slight corrosiuon to o/s/f floor area

Pass 26 May 2006 91,398 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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EWP 539C is a 1965 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 50%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 20,312 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 EWP 539C, 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 61 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 EWP 539C registered?

EWP 539C is a 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 March 1965.

Is EWP 539C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 539C shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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