MOT Status
Mileage
29,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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MWV 72J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 MWV 72J, 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 MWV 72J registered?
MWV 72J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is MWV 72J safe to buy?
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