MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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SCW 478L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SCW 478L, 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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How do I check the history of SCW 478L?
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What year was SCW 478L registered?
SCW 478L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 October 1972.
Is SCW 478L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCW 478L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCW 478L have outstanding finance?
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