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HSL 87N

1975 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

7,908 mi
Last recorded7,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 87N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 7,908 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished.

Engine oil leak.

Front springs corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,382 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 7,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,382 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 7,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,055 miles

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

Oil leak

steering shaft lower gatier split

washers have low flow

wipers smeary

Fail 16 May 2014 7,055 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

steering shaft lower gatier split

washers have low flow

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,781 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested.

Offside rear seat belt not tested.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,781 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear seat belt not tested.

Offside rear seat belt not tested.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,909 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 5,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 5,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some slight corrosion under the car around engine bay

the whole underside of the car has had lots of welding done onit but due to under seal its not possable to see the condition of the welding

Fail 4 Sep 2007 5,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 5,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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HSL 87N is a 1975 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HSL 87N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HSL 87N registered?

HSL 87N is a 1975 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 24 January 1975.

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