MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer sill rusting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both sides rear lower inner quarter panels starting to rust
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre starting to perish
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside front starting crack on outer wall
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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CAU 137H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 137H, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was CAU 137H registered?
CAU 137H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 4 January 1996.
Is CAU 137H safe to buy?
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