MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
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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HGU 608J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 HGU 608J, 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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How do I check the history of HGU 608J?
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What year was HGU 608J registered?
HGU 608J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is HGU 608J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGU 608J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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