MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,550 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to body
weld repair covered in underseal . cant see if its sound or not
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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PHJ 444K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 PHJ 444K, 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.
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What year was PHJ 444K registered?
PHJ 444K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1971.
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