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LNV 324M

1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,565 mi
Last recorded67,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia45,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 324M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,556 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,443 miles

Offside Rear brake efficiency poor(26%imballance)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

battery insecure

screen washers take a long time to work

temp lockable cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,343 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery insecure

brake pipes and hoses covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2014 61,705 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 61,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 66,875 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,132 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion affecting o/s front floor panel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 65,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 64,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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LNV 324M is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,266 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 LNV 324M, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LNV 324M registered?

LNV 324M is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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