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FGL 965

1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,801 mi
Last recorded6,801 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia43,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGL 965
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 6,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 5,809 miles

Slight movement in steering assembly

Fail 11 Oct 2017 5,793 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint spindle (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint spindle (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

fuel pipe damp

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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FGL 965 is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FGL 965, 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 FGL 965 registered?

FGL 965 is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1963.

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