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KFH 545K

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFH 545K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front wiper blades .

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from o/s/f wheelbearing.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 99,737 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 99,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KFH 545K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 61,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFH 545K, 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 55 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 KFH 545K registered?

KFH 545K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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