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FRA 635L

1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,462 mi
Last recorded22,462 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia28,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 635L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 22,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer sills have slight corrosion

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill inner and outer. Damage to nearside sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and outer around valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering idler has lateral play in joint

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

Rear corrosion to all rear suspension

brake binding slightly. Rear back plate wet with brake fluid. (suspect wheel cylinder leaking)

brake pedal soft in operation

main beam switch intermittent in operation

oil leak from front and rear of engine

Fail 30 Mar 2017 22,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill inner and outer. Damage to nearside sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and outer around valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering idler has lateral play in joint

Nearside Rear rear brake binding freed off during test. Brake binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear corrosion to all rear suspension

brake binding slightly. Rear back plate wet with brake fluid. (suspect wheel cylinder leaking)

brake pedal soft in operation

main beam switch intermittent in operation

oil leak from front and rear of engine

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,300 miles

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

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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FRA 635L is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 28,444 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 FRA 635L, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRA 635L registered?

FRA 635L is a 1988 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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