CarVerify

Free Car Check

532 UXE

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Cream Petrol 1285cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,718 mi
Last recorded58,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration532 UXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,718 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,363 miles

Underbody covered in underseal protection, unable to see any corrosion.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underbody covered in underseal protection, unable to see any corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,151 miles

slight play in front link pins and king pins,not excessive.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,842 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 55,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Volkswagen Karmann Ghia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

532 UXE is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 532 UXE, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 532 UXE?

You can check the full history of 532 UXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 532 UXE registered?

532 UXE is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 December 1974.

Is 532 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 532 UXE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 532 UXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 532 UXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.