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MTF 1X

1981 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTF 1X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,674 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,673 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 95,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,518 miles

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,355 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 95,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,659 miles

slight play in nearside wheel bearing

slight play in stearing box

Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,333 miles

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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MTF 1X is a 1981 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MTF 1X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MTF 1X registered?

MTF 1X is a 1981 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 23 September 1981.

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