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GDP 229D

1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 229D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,232 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheel close to suspension on right hand lock

Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,647 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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GDP 229D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 35,622 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 GDP 229D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDP 229D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 June 1966.

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