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GFX 247D

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,367 mi
Last recorded25,367 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 247D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,333 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,333 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 25,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,977 miles

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 24,327 miles

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

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

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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GFX 247D is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 GFX 247D, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GFX 247D registered?

GFX 247D is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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