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FDS 557D

1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129 mi
Last recorded129 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 557D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2018 129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,200 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,045 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,853 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

battery not secured

corrosion to near side rear wheel arch

engine oil leaks

sever corrosion to off side rear b post

Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,821 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 91,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,908 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,898 miles

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

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

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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FDS 557D is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 44,774 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 FDS 557D, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FDS 557D is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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