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NFX 455H

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFX 455H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 99,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 99,771 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper drivers seat becoming worn part of structure protruding

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

braided hose on offside rear in poor condition

evidence of fuel leak on offside front inner wheel arch but no leak found

slight corrosion on front axle

unable to condition of front brake pads

Fail 29 May 2019 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

braided hose on offside rear in poor condition

evidence of fuel leak on offside front inner wheel arch but no leak found

slight corrosion on front axle

unable to condition of front brake pads

Pass 11 May 2018 95,682 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 11 May 2018 95,676 miles

Braking system leaking pipe into master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 May 2016 92,771 miles

driver seat back rest damaged / broken but secure

Fail 12 May 2016 92,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driver seat back rest damaged / broken but secure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,226 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,791 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,063 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,842 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 8,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s steering rack tie rod has some play

Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 85,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 85,312 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,754 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2005 78,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion n/s/rear inner arch

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill

advise corrosion to o/s/front wing

advise play in both rear wheel bearings

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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NFX 455H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 NFX 455H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NFX 455H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 May 1970.

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