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MUY 50K

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,187 mi
Last recorded44,187 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 50K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,187 miles

Oil leak

poor welding repair to various underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 44,175 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner arch corroded

poor welding repair to various underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,898 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,518 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 41,518 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MUY 50K is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,294 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 MUY 50K, 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 54 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 MUY 50K registered?

MUY 50K is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is MUY 50K safe to buy?

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