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FWS 56M

2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia57,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWS 56M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 92,624 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected coupling (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,133 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,826 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,001 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,290 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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FWS 56M is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,254 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 FWS 56M, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FWS 56M registered?

FWS 56M is a 2013 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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