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JVG 164M

1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,514 mi
Last recorded18,514 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia28,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 164M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 18,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor and rear wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Generally corroded also has been welded in various places only just satisfactory (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Never lower bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Undersealed in areas

Fail 27 Jun 2017 15,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch area marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner whee arch area marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor and rear wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Generally corroded also has been welded in various places only just satisfactory (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Never lower bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Undersealed in areas

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 15,043 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,519 miles

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

offside rear brake stiff to turn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 14,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 13,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,524 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,524 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,524 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 13,403 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 13,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake binding

off side rear light un it is cracked

play in steering box

rear seat back will n ot stay up

Pass 1 May 2008 12,516 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 12,511 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,582 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 11,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 10,409 miles

Surface rust on floor and sills.Small hole in drivers' floor pan. Minor exhaust leak from osr port gasket.

battery insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2005 10,409 miles

Surface rust on floor and sills.Small hole in drivers' floor pan. Minor exhaust leak from osr port gasket.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2005 10,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly.

Surface rust on floor and sills .NSF floor holed.

battery insecure

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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JVG 164M is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 28,444 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 JVG 164M, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JVG 164M is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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