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NHU 222L

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,917 mi
Last recorded19,917 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHU 222L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,020 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 18,057 miles

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

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wings corroded near lights

drivers seat has sharpe edge

front axle corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front lower valance holed and corroded

front tyres cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,474 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front lower valance holed and corroded

front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,215 miles

hand brake travel getting long

Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

hand brake travel getting long

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,317 miles

1.Advise o/s track rod end boot split †2.Advise free play to steering wheel †3.Advise travel to foot brake †4.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile & front & rear suspension & steering component's

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 16,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

1.Advise o/s track rod end boot split †2.Advise free play to steering wheel †3.Advise travel to foot brake †4.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile & front & rear suspension & steering component's

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

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

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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NHU 222L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 41,983 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 NHU 222L, 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 53 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 NHU 222L registered?

NHU 222L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 June 1973.

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