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GVO 408J

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 408J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wing has small corrosion hole not structural

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,469 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,742 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 28,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 2,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 13,341 miles

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 408J is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 408J, 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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GVO 408J is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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