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CAU 330H

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,011 mi
Last recorded8,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 330H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather split

Fail 24 Feb 2017 8,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 7,402 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 7,207 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 7,020 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 7,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 4,022 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 1,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 1,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 99,819 miles

front beam corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both floor cover corroded

both outer sills corrodeed

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side and offside front of sills corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2006 95,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front of sills corroded

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 330H is a 2001 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 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 63,124 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 330H, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAU 330H registered?

CAU 330H is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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