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NMM 317L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 317L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,585 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,585 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,879 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,135 miles

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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NMM 317L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMM 317L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMM 317L registered?

NMM 317L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is NMM 317L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 317L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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