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GYY 239L

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 239L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,322 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 98,322 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 96,034 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 95,343 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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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GYY 239L is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GYY 239L, 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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GYY 239L is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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