MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside outersill showing signs of corosion
slight play in both king pins
offside rear sill showing signs of corrosion
slight play in both king pins
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear sill showing signs of corrosion
slight play in both king pins
Front anti roll bar D-bushes perished
O/S inner sill showing slight signs of corrosion
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front anti roll bar D-bushes perished
O/S inner sill showing slight signs of corrosion
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Headlamps have been taped to give right beam image
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Slight side play and lift in both front king pins
Vehicle getting rusty and has had exstensive welding repair
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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TKP 659H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 TKP 659H, 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 TKP 659H registered?
TKP 659H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 January 1970.
Is TKP 659H safe to buy?
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