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PDR 126K

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,412 mi
Last recorded58,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDR 126K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,364 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 56,502 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 56,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,297 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,787 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,767 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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PDR 126K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 61,566 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 PDR 126K, 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 55 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 PDR 126K registered?

PDR 126K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 24 November 1971.

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The MOT history for PDR 126K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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