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CYY 383G

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,012 mi
Last recorded51,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 383G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal.

Rear Equalizer spring bushes deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 50,957 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Equalizer spring bushes deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,664 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 49,652 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 48,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 48,645 miles

Fuel hose damaged on filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,843 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,201 miles

offside front top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,201 miles

offside front top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside front top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,200 miles

offside front top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,199 miles

front shock absorver bushers splitting up

offside fron t top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,199 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front shock absorver bushers splitting up

offside fron t top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,926 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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CYY 383G is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 53,408 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 CYY 383G, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CYY 383G registered?

CYY 383G is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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