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EBW 355B

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Beige Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 355B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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EBW 355B is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Beige with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 EBW 355B, 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 EBW 355B registered?

EBW 355B is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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