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WBF 404J

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBF 404J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,061 miles

screen wash weak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,837 miles

Offside Rear Inner axle drive shaft boot perished and loosing gear oil

Fail 6 May 2017 53,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Inner axle drive shaft boot perished and loosing gear oil

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,463 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear upper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,345 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 51,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,419 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,549 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,413 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,514 miles

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

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

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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WBF 404J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBF 404J, 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 WBF 404J registered?

WBF 404J is a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 8 February 1971.

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