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FYY 426H

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 426H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,637 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

lower steering bush worn

Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

lower steering bush worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 95,742 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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FYY 426H is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 FYY 426H, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FYY 426H is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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