MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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.
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
O/S/F inner sill has slight corrosion
Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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)
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
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)
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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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