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PFF 429

1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,872 mi
Last recorded47,872 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 429
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,656 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle too low for RBT

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,483 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PFF 429 is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFF 429, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFF 429 registered?

PFF 429 is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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The MOT history for PFF 429 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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