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AJN 879A

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,773 mi
Last recorded15,773 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 879A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 15,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,983 miles

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

front suspension bushes slight cracking

general surface rust all ocer

Pass 17 May 2016 14,897 miles

gbeneral surface rust

Fail 17 May 2016 14,897 miles

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

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

gbeneral surface rust

Pass 21 May 2015 14,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 14,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,030 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 14,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 13,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 11,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,067 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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AJN 879A is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,996 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 AJN 879A, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJN 879A is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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