MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both headlamp reflectors tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is just acceptable
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion present o/s/f inner sill panel
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion present o/s/f inner sill panel
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear outer sills lower inner sills and front spare wheel well all corroded and holed
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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XBP 327L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,294 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 XBP 327L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XBP 327L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 4 August 1972.
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