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542 YUY

2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia57,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 YUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,894 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 88,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,822 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear inner and outer quarter panels corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,822 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear inner and outer quarter panels corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,471 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear lower quarter corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 86,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear lower quarter corroded

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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542 YUY is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,254 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 542 YUY, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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542 YUY is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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