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347 UXJ

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,992 mi
Last recorded8,992 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration347 UXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 8,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 8,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms not moving corretly near side not moving after a moment (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 8,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 8,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 8,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 8,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 8,627 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 8,618 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split 2 places (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in 2 places (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel breather pipe holed been leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,449 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 8,368 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,278 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 8,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 8,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,765 miles

Rear number plate slightly obscured by rear bumper bar

Fail 16 May 2012 7,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear number plate slightly obscured by rear bumper bar

Pass 14 May 2011 7,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,063 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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347 UXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 347 UXJ, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 347 UXJ registered?

347 UXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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