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EOL 654C

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,431 mi
Last recorded27,431 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 654C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,084 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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EOL 654C is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 EOL 654C, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EOL 654C registered?

EOL 654C is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for EOL 654C shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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