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APP 254J

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237 mi
Last recorded237 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 254J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking At brake light switch (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,929 miles

oil residue on engine/ components but no obvious leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,433 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 93,483 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 93,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

drivers sun visor centre support broken

surface corrosion on both sills - suggest attention

Pass 3 May 2006 93,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 93,411 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

idle too high - adjusted

off side front wheel overlocking slightly

slight damage near side front inner flitch panel

surface corrosion both sills

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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APP 254J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 APP 254J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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APP 254J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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