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GVO 275J

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,006 mi
Last recorded25,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 275J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,780 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,564 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,614 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 216,613 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,555 miles

n/s/f pannel holed

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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GVO 275J is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 GVO 275J, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVO 275J registered?

GVO 275J is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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