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VVV 869L

1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 869L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,732 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,976 miles

management lamp on

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,962 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

management lamp on

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2015 126,739 miles

all 4 brake disks corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2015 126,739 miles

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

all 4 brake disks corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

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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VVV 869L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVV 869L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVV 869L registered?

VVV 869L is a 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 January 1973.

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