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JDV 925E

1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

4,584 mi
Last recorded4,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 925E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1967
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 4,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 4,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 4,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 4,379 miles

chrome peeling off front and rear bumpers

Pass 9 Jul 2020 4,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 4,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small corroded hole in nearside outer sill

Fail 17 Jun 2019 4,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the rear of both manifolds, at joint area . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small corroded hole in nearside outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2018 4,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure small hole in middle of floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

engine sump damp with oil and dirt

Fail 17 May 2018 4,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan has a small hole (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jun 2017 4,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 4,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 4,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,853 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 3,777 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,473 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,522 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 2,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,722 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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JDV 925E is a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 35,791 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 JDV 925E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDV 925E is a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 25 April 1967.

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