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EGU 573H

2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,532 mi
Last recorded37,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia46,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 573H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,532 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

Pass 14 May 2019 36,668 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,574 miles

Heavily undersealed

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2017 34,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,082 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,082 miles

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 31,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,211 miles

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAKS.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,969 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,121 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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EGU 573H is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 46,586 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 EGU 573H, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EGU 573H is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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