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PYY 354D

1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,119 mi
Last recorded61,119 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 354D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wing mirrors removed

Fail 7 Mar 2024 61,114 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wing mirrors removed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,863 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside and offside front shock absorber rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside and offside front shock absorber rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 May 2007 60,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 60,826 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,783 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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PYY 354D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 35,622 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 PYY 354D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PYY 354D is a 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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