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EPY 455L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPY 455L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,728 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all floors and both inner sillsslight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front inner panel corroded

full brake service advised [n/s/r slight low effort]

o/s outer sill corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,025 miles

see test 560698607135 issued with this test

Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

full brake service advised

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak on engine

wipers slow when screen dry

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 42,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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EPY 455L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EPY 455L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPY 455L registered?

EPY 455L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EPY 455L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPY 455L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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