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GGL 785G

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGL 785G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 29,281 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,281 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,907 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Aug 2007 23,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,856 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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GGL 785G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 GGL 785G, 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 57 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 GGL 785G registered?

GGL 785G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 14 April 1969.

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