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JYY 575J

2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,721 mi
Last recorded47,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 575J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,721 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,919 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,839 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,833 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 46,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 575J is a 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,679 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 575J, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JYY 575J registered?

JYY 575J is a 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is JYY 575J safe to buy?

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