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AUR 428M

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 428M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,044 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,887 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2010 38,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear and o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,764 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,734 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AUR 428M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 41,983 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 AUR 428M, 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 53 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 AUR 428M registered?

AUR 428M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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