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YUY 239G

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,860 mi
Last recorded11,860 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 239G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1969
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both nearside tyres low 3mm

front to rear brake pipes not seen in side of car chassis

near side rear tyre cracking

slight cracks in near side rear light lens

Fail 19 Aug 2009 11,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both near side tyhre low 3mm

front to rear brake pipes not seen in side of car chassis

near side rear tyre cracking

slight cracks in near side rear light lens

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,765 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 9,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

no o/s door mirror

Fail 23 Mar 2007 81,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,739 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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YUY 239G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 YUY 239G, 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 57 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 YUY 239G registered?

YUY 239G is a 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1969.

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