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NAV 135F

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,157 mi
Last recorded12,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAV 135F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 12,157 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 12,156 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 11,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,306 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 11,306 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2010 10,856 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,768 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 10,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,443 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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NAV 135F is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 NAV 135F, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAV 135F registered?

NAV 135F is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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