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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia MOT Results

69.8% pass rate
from 563 tests in 2017
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Flashing type (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual lamps (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on All direction indicators (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 5.7% fail on Position lamps (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Front lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear lamps (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on All position lamps
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.18% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.18% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 4.8% fail on Horn (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 0.89% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.53% fail on Lamp
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Driver's view of the road (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Washers (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.0% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.4% fail on Components
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
        • 0.36% fail on Pipes
      • 0.53% fail on Leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
        • 0.18% fail on Condition
        • 0.18% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.36% fail on Hub components
      • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake drums
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.6% fail on Component mounting
      • 1.2% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.36% fail on Front
      • 0.36% fail on Rear
    • 0.53% fail on Axles
      • 0.53% fail on King pins
    • 0.36% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Torsion bars
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 3.4% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.71% fail on Drivers
      • 0.53% fail on Passengers
    • 0.89% fail on Body condition
    • 0.71% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.71% fail on Chassis
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Drivers
      • 0.18% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.18% fail on Load security
      • 0.18% fail on Bootlid
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering system
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.36% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.18% fail on Steering box
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
        • 0.18% fail on Steering component
    • 0.53% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.53% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.36% fail on Steering control
      • 0.18% fail on Steering column
      • 0.18% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.18% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 2.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Pipe
      • 0.53% fail on Cap
      • 0.36% fail on System
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
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