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FYY 499H

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,331 mi
Last recorded54,331 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 499H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 52,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,309 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,977 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,972 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,181 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 45,162 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 45,021 miles

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.

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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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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