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APB 925A

1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia45,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 925A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,458 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,450 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,286 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 87,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate partially obscured by rear bumper at some angles

washer pressure low but hitting screen

Fail 1 Jun 2007 85,749 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 85,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2006 85,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

underside covered in underseal.

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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APB 925A is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,266 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 APB 925A, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APB 925A registered?

APB 925A is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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