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ABK 312A

1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,019 mi
Last recorded6,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia43,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 312A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 6,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavily underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,019 miles

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall has small cuts

offside front Tyre inner sidewall has small cuts and cracks appearing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 6,019 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall has small cuts

offside front Tyre inner sidewall has small cuts and cracks appearing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,019 miles

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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ABK 312A is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,111 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 ABK 312A, 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 63 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 ABK 312A registered?

ABK 312A is a 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 November 1963.

Is ABK 312A safe to buy?

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