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EGC 487H

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,996 mi
Last recorded11,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 487H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 11,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 8,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 6,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 3,027 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 3,026 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 1,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,364 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 2,227 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner and outer c.v boots split

Fail 22 Dec 2010 2,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner and outer c.v boots split

Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,214 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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EGC 487H is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,429 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 EGC 487H, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EGC 487H registered?

EGC 487H is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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