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CCN 382C

1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia28,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCN 382C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 77,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 77,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 76,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 76,011 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,123 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,757 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,757 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,491 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 70,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,290 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,107 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,100 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 70,100 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CCN 382C is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 28,444 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 CCN 382C, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CCN 382C registered?

CCN 382C is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is CCN 382C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCN 382C shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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