MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion of nearside outer sill panel.Not within prescribed area or causing structural weakness at time of testing.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer sill corroding.
Petrol hose from chassis to engine perishing,recommend replacement.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAU 701M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 41,983 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 RAU 701M, 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 53 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 RAU 701M registered?
RAU 701M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is RAU 701M safe to buy?
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