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DRS 273D

2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 273D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,160 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 67,160 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,252 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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DRS 273D is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 61,440 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 DRS 273D, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRS 273D registered?

DRS 273D is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is DRS 273D safe to buy?

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