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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia MOT Results

77.0% pass rate
from 87 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Electrical wiring (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 1.1% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 8.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Axles
      • 1.1% fail on King pins
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering column
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Seats
      • 2.3% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Requirements
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
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