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YYY 442M

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 442M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,448 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 34,454 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,352 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 442M is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 YYY 442M, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YYY 442M registered?

YYY 442M is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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