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506 XUM

1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,194 mi
Last recorded42,194 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration506 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 42,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,162 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear 1/4 panel corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,874 miles

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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506 XUM is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 506 XUM, 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 65 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 506 XUM registered?

506 XUM is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 August 1961.

Is 506 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 506 XUM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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