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EDC 79C

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,661 mi
Last recorded14,661 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 79C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 14,661 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,661 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,661 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front panel coroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 14,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front panel coroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,671 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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EDC 79C is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EDC 79C, 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 EDC 79C registered?

EDC 79C is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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