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EGF 391B

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 391B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 43,536 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,305 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 42,304 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,687 miles

Centre corrosion on underside of vehicle

corrosion on brake pipes

wear in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside front wing

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,735 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,095 miles

slight damage on offside rear light

slight wear in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion/repairs on floor

nearside door mirror glass obscured

slight damage on offside rear light

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear shock absorber lower bushes

split pin missing fron offside track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,329 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper bar not fitted,- exhaust pipes protrude very far.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,860 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,888 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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EGF 391B is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EGF 391B, 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 EGF 391B registered?

EGF 391B is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is EGF 391B safe to buy?

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