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EGC 531H

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 531H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 73,826 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 72,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 71,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 70,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,136 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,990 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 531H is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGC 531H, 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 EGC 531H registered?

EGC 531H is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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