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CAU 126H

1995 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia37,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 126H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 95,763 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 95,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,655 miles

front panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired fouling speedo cable (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,601 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 95,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 95,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,554 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 94,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,072 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 93,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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CAU 126H is a 1995 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 37,515 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 CAU 126H, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAU 126H registered?

CAU 126H is a 1995 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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