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YAS 573

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,056 mi
Last recorded83,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAS 573
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,056 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 82,922 miles

front valance corroded and holed

Pass 19 May 2017 82,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,512 miles

front valance is holed and corroded, not within any prescribed areas

n/s rear inner wheel arch has slight surface corrosion

vehicle underside is heavily coated in underseal

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,498 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,490 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

battery earth loose to body

both sills corroded but not excessive

no front seatbelts but not required

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,532 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 79,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,416 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,090 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 74,090 miles

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

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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YAS 573 is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 YAS 573, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YAS 573 registered?

YAS 573 is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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