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DPC 108H

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,038 mi
Last recorded15,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 108H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion breaking out to osf valance

front number plate deteriorating

osf tyre worn on outer edge

slight movement in osf and nsf upper suspention arm ball joints

Fail 7 May 2013 12,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion breaking out to osf valance

front number plate deteriorating

osf tyre worn on outer edge

slight movement in osf and nsf upper suspention arm ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,003 miles

no passenger seat

offside wing mirror not visable from drivers seat

Pass 30 Jul 2010 115,534 miles

fuel cap keeps popping up

major oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jul 2010 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

fuel cap keeps popping up

major oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2009 9,923 miles

both outer sills corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 9,917 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 8,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,457 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

tank vent pipe disconected ?

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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DPC 108H is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 DPC 108H, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DPC 108H registered?

DPC 108H is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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The MOT history for DPC 108H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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