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GVF 625T

1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 625T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 51,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Offside front chassis corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 51,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 51,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,107 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,107 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,059 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 51,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GVF 625T is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 44,774 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 GVF 625T, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVF 625T registered?

GVF 625T is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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