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LSV 485

1986 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

335 mi
Last recorded335 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 485
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 98,071 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,954 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,834 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

dampness around offside rear brake drum

dampness around offside rear brake hose to brake pipe joint

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front floor corroded

slight play in all steering ball joints

Fail 23 Aug 2011 97,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

dampness around offside rear brake drum

dampness around offside rear brake hose to brake pipe joint

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front floor corroded

slight play in all steering ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,695 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LSV 485 is a 1986 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSV 485, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSV 485 registered?

LSV 485 is a 1986 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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The MOT history for LSV 485 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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