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RDP 335M

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDP 335M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 90,532 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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RDP 335M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,200cc 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 RDP 335M, 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 RDP 335M registered?

RDP 335M is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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