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ALG 271J

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Bronze Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 271J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,732 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 83,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 83,654 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated split (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 83,477 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,182 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 82,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,259 miles

front beam/floor pan damaged

rear footbrake balance

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,481 miles

right headlamp glass cracked

right rear suspension noisey

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

right headlamp glass cracked

right rear suspension noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,532 miles

chip to screen

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,532 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

chip to screen

Pass 4 May 2012 77,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,103 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,024 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front brake flexible hose slightly mis aligned suggest rectified

sideways movement in handbrake lever assembley

slight movement in top steering coloumn bush

slight noise in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sideways movement in handbrake lever assembley

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 3,998 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 3,996 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,803 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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ALG 271J is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Bronze with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 ALG 271J, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ALG 271J is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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