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LDH 506J

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDH 506J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 95,389 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 95,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,174 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 95,171 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat fore/aft movement stiff

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,983 miles

rear bonnet does not secure

Fail 9 Jun 2010 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear bonnet does not secure

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,851 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,851 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LDH 506J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LDH 506J, 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 LDH 506J registered?

LDH 506J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 22 February 1971.

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