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FTM 505L

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,951 mi
Last recorded42,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 505L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,951 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floor pans corroded outside the prescribed area

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,818 miles

o/s lower swivel boot split †

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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FTM 505L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTM 505L, 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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What year was FTM 505L registered?

FTM 505L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is FTM 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 505L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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