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CAU 201H

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 201H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,685 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,652 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,882 miles

Corrosion both front and nearside rear inner wings

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside passengers door mirror missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Corrosion both front and nearside rear inner wings

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside passengers door mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,472 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,671 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,246 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 81,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 79,481 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 201H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 201H, 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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CAU 201H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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