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JJH 127L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 127L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,926 miles

o/s/f inner sill floor corroded. not classed as structural.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,926 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner sill floor corroded. not classed as structural.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,885 miles

n/s/r floorpan corroded, not structural.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,502 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

front wheels out of track.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,572 miles

corrosion forming on underside components and structure.poor repairs in places

differing wheels fitted each axle

front number plate poorly mounted

rear panl/engine bay heavily corroded/weak

seat fixings poor

suspension modified from standard

Fail 7 Jun 2011 90,570 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion forming on underside components and structure.poor repairs in places

rear panl/engine bay heavily corroded/weak

seat fixings poor

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 88,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JJH 127L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,294 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 JJH 127L, 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 54 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 JJH 127L registered?

JJH 127L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 September 1972.

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