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TDM 595M

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,359 mi
Last recorded52,359 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDM 595M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 52,357 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,334 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 52,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,449 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 51,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,580 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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TDM 595M is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 TDM 595M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TDM 595M registered?

TDM 595M is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is TDM 595M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDM 595M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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