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CYY 400G

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 400G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 80,146 miles

Central Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,257 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 79,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,102 miles

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

Vehicle lowered

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,982 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,857 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,852 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,587 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 73,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,342 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/f tyre in poor condition and cut but not showing cords

advise slight play in steering wheel

Fail 28 May 2008 77,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 400G is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 400G, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CYY 400G registered?

CYY 400G is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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