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YYY 320M

1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,855 mi
Last recorded17,855 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 320M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,757 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 15,709 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,636 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,557 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,974 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,563 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,152 miles

nearside rear floor pan corroded not in prescibed area.

Pass 29 May 2007 4,740 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 3,843 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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YYY 320M is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYY 320M, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YYY 320M is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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