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G383 WKL

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,834 mi
Last recorded80,834 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,834 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front and rear tyre outer side walls small cracks starting

Fail 28 Sep 2009 80,834 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyre outer side walls small cracks starting

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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G383 WKL is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G383 WKL, 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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What year was G383 WKL registered?

G383 WKL is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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