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EOL 625C

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

5,215 mi
Last recorded5,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 625C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 23 Jul 2021 5,214 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 5,000 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lift in king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 4,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,808 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Jul 2016 4,757 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position engine cover (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2015 4,316 miles

brake pipe corrosion

engine lid security

floor pan corrosion

number plate lights dim

right rear brake drum oval

Fail 8 Jul 2015 4,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake drums oval

brake pipes corroded

engine lid security

floor pan corrosion

number plate lights dim

Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,250 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 4,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance

Fail 29 May 2014 4,250 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

right window glass insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,063 miles

front brakes inbalance

lights dim

145x15 front 155x15 rear off side front tyre sidewall puncture

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

car refurbished sill signs of corrosion

exhaust heat pipe corrosion

near side front suspension joint play

oil and water drip

suggest changung off side front tyre as soon as possible puncture

Fail 6 Jul 2010 3,047 miles

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

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

145x15 front 155x15 rear off side front tyre sidewall puncture

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

car refurbished sill signs of corrosion

exhaust heat pipe corrosion

lights dim

near side front suspension joint play

oil and water drip

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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EOL 625C is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,996 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 EOL 625C, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EOL 625C is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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