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VHM 15G

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHM 15G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,541 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre runs very close to anti roll bar mounting when steering is turned on lock

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ns inner sill for corrosion development\brake pipes corroding\

Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,122 miles

fluid leak at near side rear hub

near side lower sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fluid leak at near side rear hub

near side lower sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,282 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 65,643 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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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VHM 15G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 VHM 15G, 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 57 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 VHM 15G registered?

VHM 15G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 24 February 1969.

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