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796 UXC

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 UXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,430 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,152 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 66,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,714 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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796 UXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 53,408 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 796 UXC, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 796 UXC registered?

796 UXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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