MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYY 499H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,376 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 FYY 499H, 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 56 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 FYY 499H registered?
FYY 499H is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1970.
Is FYY 499H safe to buy?
The MOT history for FYY 499H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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