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OEU 118J

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 118J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,123 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,119 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2016 80,110 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm inner ball joint by steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 78,151 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,285 miles

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

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

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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OEU 118J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OEU 118J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEU 118J registered?

OEU 118J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is OEU 118J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 118J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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