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VOY 353L

1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,724 mi
Last recorded18,724 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 353L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 18,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 17,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 15,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 15,288 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR RIGHT LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 12,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Apr 2023 12,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 7,396 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 7,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 7,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel catching on wiper switch

Fail 16 Oct 2017 7,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel catching on wiper switch

Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,024 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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VOY 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOY 353L, 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 VOY 353L registered?

VOY 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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