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AKX 194E

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 194E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 83,202 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear of body within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting, but not excessive

offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside body panel corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 88,192 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear backplate slight oil contamination

Fail 18 Nov 2005 88,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AKX 194E is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKX 194E, 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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AKX 194E is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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