MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front floor panel corroded through
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
Nearside Rear tyre has slight distortion to sidewall
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front floor panel corroded through
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
Nearside Rear tyre has slight distortion to sidewall
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Top balljoint has slight play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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REV 971K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 REV 971K, 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 REV 971K registered?
REV 971K is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 December 1971.
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