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CAU 295H

2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 295H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front vallence pannel on offside edge sepperating

Fail 25 May 2018 41,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension creaking (dry!)

front vallence pannel on offside edge sepperating

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,089 miles

Lower steering column rubber coupling perishing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,589 miles

Headlamps dull.

Lower steering column coupling detoriating.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamps dull.

Lower steering column coupling detoriating.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,288 miles

Both headlamps dull.

OIl leak from engine.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,029 miles

Both headlamps dull.

Lower steering column rubber coupling perishing.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,020 miles

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

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

Both headlamps dull.

Lower steering column rubber coupling perishing.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,958 miles

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

front nearside and offside tyres just touch suspension on full lock

nearside front seat belt catch stiff to release

no rear seat belts fitted

offside hand and foot brake % low

Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,923 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

front nearside and offside tyres just touch suspension on full lock

nearside front seat belt catch stiff to release

no rear seat belts fitted

offside hand and foot brake % low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,308 miles

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 295H is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 295H, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CAU 295H is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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