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CAU 424H

2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia72,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 424H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 97,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 97,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,314 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,259 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 May 2011 95,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 93,664 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 85,630 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 424H is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,755 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 424H, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAU 424H registered?

CAU 424H is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is CAU 424H safe to buy?

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