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WSK 405

1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Brown Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 405
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1959
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,921 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,254 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight play to king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,254 miles

slight play to king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,416 miles

offside front king pin has slight play

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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WSK 405 is a 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WSK 405, 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 67 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 WSK 405 registered?

WSK 405 is a 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 23 October 1959.

Is WSK 405 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSK 405 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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