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BTL 185B

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia65,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 185B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 75,797 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure floor holed (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure floor holed (6.2.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure in engine bay (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BTL 185B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 65,194 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 BTL 185B, 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 62 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 BTL 185B registered?

BTL 185B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1964.

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