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HON 456D

1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,948 mi
Last recorded22,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 456D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,948 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed area in wheel arch

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area floor front corner

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp loose but system still secure

Rear engine lid does not latch closed

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 10,948 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking carburetor (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed area in wheel arch

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area floor front corner

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area in wheel arch

Offside Rear exhaust clamp loose but system still secure

Rear engine lid does not latch closed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour located in indicator lens (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour located in indicator lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,782 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,671 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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HON 456D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 35,622 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 HON 456D, 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 60 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 HON 456D registered?

HON 456D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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