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EKR 57K

2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,910 mi
Last recorded50,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia47,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 57K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 50,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 50,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,732 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,406 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,263 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,235 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,150 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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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EKR 57K is a 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,331 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 EKR 57K, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKR 57K is a 2014 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 October 2014.

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