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HMT 123J

1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMT 123J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 52,320 miles

Nearside front brake flexible hose just touching steering track rod end when on full lock.

Fail 22 May 2019 52,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake flexible hose just touching steering track rod end when on full lock.

Pass 15 May 2018 48,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 48,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Axle beam cracked RUSTY (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,112 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,112 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,024 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,022 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,303 miles

Bumper chrome badly flacking off

Headlamp reflectors very poor condition and beam patterns poor

Rear n/s floor pannel badly dented

Underbody heavily covered in grease and anti corrosion wax oil making inspection hard

Fail 20 Jul 2009 90,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bumper chrome badly flacking off

Headlamp reflectors very poor condition and beam patterns poor

Rear n/s floor pannel badly dented

Underbody heavily covered in grease and anti corrosion wax oil making inspection hard

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,240 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,166 miles

Chrome flaking off front bumper

Headlamp reflectors faded making beam patterns poor

Slight play in steering box when jacked up

Underbody heavily covered in underseal making inspection hard

Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,166 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Chrome flaking off front bumper

Headlamps reflectors faded making beam paterns poor

Slight play in steering box when jacked up

Underbody heavily covered with underseal and grease and inspection of some parts and areas hard.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive restoration work has been carried on this vehicle in the past but meets requirements at time of mot

oil leak

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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HMT 123J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 HMT 123J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HMT 123J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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