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OBP 181E

1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 181E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,381 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,380 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,771 miles

nearside sunvisor loose

small corrosion hole in nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,009 miles

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside sunvisor loose

offside window winder handle insecure

washers tempremental

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on outer edge and just above 1.6mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre depth getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 78,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front antiroll bar clamp bushes have slight movement in them

Both rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,422 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,064 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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OBP 181E is a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 35,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBP 181E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 181E registered?

OBP 181E is a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1967.

Is OBP 181E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 181E shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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