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AGS 969D

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 969D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,886 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,886 miles

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight weeping of oil from rear drums

Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight weeping of oil from rear drums

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,668 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL AREAS + FRONT FLOOR CORNER AREAS + PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED FRONT AREA

REAR HUB OIL LEAK ON OUTER BRAKE BACKPLATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL AREAS + FRONT FLOOR CORNER AREAS + PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED FRONT AREA

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR HUB OIL LEAK ON OUTER BRAKE BACKPLATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 43,624 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 43,282 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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AGS 969D is a 1996 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 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 AGS 969D, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AGS 969D registered?

AGS 969D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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