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DSL 552

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 552
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,817 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,393 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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DSL 552 is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 DSL 552, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSL 552 registered?

DSL 552 is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is DSL 552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 552 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSL 552 have outstanding finance?

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