MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank breather (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
near side seat belt has damage to the webbing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LFL 229L is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 LFL 229L, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LFL 229L registered?
LFL 229L is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 27 November 1989.
Is LFL 229L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFL 229L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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