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TNC 162J

2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Beige Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia57,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNC 162J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 59,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 54,159 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 54,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,619 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 4,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 4,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 40,070 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,070 miles

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,266 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TNC 162J is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Beige with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,254 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 TNC 162J, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TNC 162J registered?

TNC 162J is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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