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GHU 531B

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 531B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 81,538 miles

Brake performance not tested battery faulty (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 81,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,521 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 83,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,521 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour light lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,304 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator lens insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,271 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,271 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,251 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering box damp

Fail 6 Mar 2007 83,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering box

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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GHU 531B is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 53,408 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 GHU 531B, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GHU 531B is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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