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RWP 772F

1979 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,177 mi
Last recorded52,177 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWP 772F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,177 miles

misting of oil around n/s rear brake backing plate

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

o/s rear light slightly fadded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,177 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

misting of oil around n/s rear brake backing plate

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

o/s rear light slightly fadded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front body corroded but not structual

Fail 6 May 2015 52,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,218 miles

corrosion hole in nearside front body not in perscribed area

grease around by nearside rear wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2014 45,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion hole in nearside front body not in perscribed area

grease around by nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corosion hole nearside front sill pannel not in perscribed area

underside of the vehicle corrodded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,077 miles

electrical wiring loose under bonnet

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

electrical wiring loose under bonnet

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,631 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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RWP 772F is a 1979 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RWP 772F, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RWP 772F registered?

RWP 772F is a 1979 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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