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COV 910K

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,566 mi
Last recorded20,566 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 910K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2012 20,566 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre cracked/perished on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2010 20,060 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,060 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 19,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 185,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 185,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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COV 910K is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,294 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 COV 910K, 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 54 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 COV 910K registered?

COV 910K is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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