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VGS 600L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,895 mi
Last recorded38,895 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 600L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,067 miles

offside rear chassis leg slight corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 37,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,990 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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VGS 600L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VGS 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 54 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 VGS 600L registered?

VGS 600L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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