MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
corrosion to both body sills , o/s bad. these areas of corrosion do not affect seat belt anchor points or seat fixings and are not considered structual.
metal brake pipe front to rear corroded but not to excess.
tax disc slightly impeads wiper.
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both sides sill areas corroded
n/s/f floor pan area corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GVO 161J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 61,566 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 GVO 161J, 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 55 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 GVO 161J registered?
GVO 161J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is GVO 161J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GVO 161J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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