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CBU 428B

2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

351 mi
Last recorded351 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia47,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 428B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front steering box slight leak

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated CRACKING... (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,983 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated CRACKING... (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,277 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,864 miles

steering shaft lower flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,690 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 91,831 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiperblades

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,636 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front seats slightly insecure

n/s rear brake back plate damp, unable to find source

steering flexi coupling worn but not excessive

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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CBU 428B is a 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,331 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 CBU 428B, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CBU 428B is a 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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