MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Slight damage to N/S front tyre tread.
Slight fluctuation on front brakes.
Slight fluctuation on front brakes.
Slight imbalance on rear brakes.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Under vehicle repaired and under sealed.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear shocks corroded
exhaust system rusty
steering drag link n/s/f slight play
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear shocks corroded
exhaust system rusty
steering drag link n/s/f slight play
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear short brake pipes slightly corroded
Minor cracks present on both fronts, and drivers side rear tyres
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passenger side front flexy brake hose slightly twisted
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear of front to rear, and drivers side rear brake pipes slightly corroded (near gearbox)
Slight freeplay in both drivers side wheel bearings
Slight freeplay in steering box
Slight freeplay in steering column
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Both rear short brake pipes slightly corroded
Minor cracks present on both fronts, and drivers side rear tyres
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passenger side front flexy brake hose slightly twisted
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear of front to rear, and drivers side rear brake pipes slightly corroded (near gearbox)
Slight freeplay in both drivers side wheel bearings
Slight freeplay in steering box
Slight freeplay in steering column
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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 224J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 224J, 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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GVO 224J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.
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