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OEU 72J

1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,582 mi
Last recorded35,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 72J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,582 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS APPEAR QUITE WORN. DIFFICULT TO ASSESS WITH WHEELS ON. (3.5.1g)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DUE TO MODIFIED AXLE ANGLES. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint CAUSING SOME FREEPLAY AT WHEEL. (2.5.B.2a)

SMALL BORE METAL PIPE RUSTED AWAY, ASSUMED DORMANT. OFFSIDE

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately STEERING STOPS INCORRECTLY SET UP. NSF TYRE VERY CLOSE ON HARD LOCK. SLIGHTLY PERISHED STEERING COUPLING. (2.2.C.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR BRAKES REQUIRE SERVICING. MISSING INSPECTION GROMMETS, RUSTY METAL PIPES ETC. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,066 miles

CAR WOULD BENEFIT FROM WAXOYL OF VUNERABLE AREAS.

os headlight aim on upper limit ns aim on lowest. rec attn.

slight play nsf lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,876 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,488 miles

O/S/F inner sill has slight corrosion

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all body and chassis underneath has been coated with underseal over mud in places not allowing places to be seen for corrosion.although no corrosion other than listed can be found.

all four front arms have a small amount of play

all four front ball joints have a small amount of play

engine is not running properly on all four cylinders

front numberplate is bent on corner and loose

front shock absorbers lower nuts do not appear to be locking nuts

steering box has slight leak and has slight wear.

steering column is slightly bent from underneath above universal cupling

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,519 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 72J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 72J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OEU 72J is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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