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VBY 600L

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 600L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,401 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,857 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear suspension noisy

slight movement in o/s front wheel station

steering box excess free play

Fail 26 Jun 2010 41,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear suspension noisy

slight movement in o/s front wheel station

steering box excess free play

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,147 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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VBY 600L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBY 600L, 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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VBY 600L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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