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JYY 259J

1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia62,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 259J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 98,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 97,681 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 96,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 95,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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JYY 259J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYY 259J, 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 JYY 259J registered?

JYY 259J is a 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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