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SUF 977H

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,463 mi
Last recorded8,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 977H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,463 miles

o/s front seat belt clasp assembly

o/s headlamp image

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,273 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2012 7,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,622 miles

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2011 6,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 6,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008
Fail 7 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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SUF 977H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 SUF 977H, 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 56 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 SUF 977H registered?

SUF 977H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 7 April 1970.

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