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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia

1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
45%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia has an overall 45% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,754 miles.

1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
65
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Emissions & nuisance19%
  • Brakes15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%

Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18333%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak (4 times)
  2. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  6. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d) (2 times)
  9. Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 11 45% 83,754

Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia vehicles in our MOT data, 45% pass the MOT (a 55% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia MOT issues are: Oil leak; Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Volkswagen 1303 karmann ghia in our data has covered around 83,754 miles.

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