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EOL 695C

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 695C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,801 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,170 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,938 miles

offside rear brake effort a bit low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,548 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 71,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,524 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 695C is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 695C, 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 EOL 695C registered?

EOL 695C is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for EOL 695C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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