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GYY 806L

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,985 mi
Last recorded62,985 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 806L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,985 miles

advise slight play in steering box

advise wipers slow

Fail 20 Mar 2023 62,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise slight play in steering box

advise wipers slow

Pass 30 May 2019 59,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,694 miles

4 x cv clips missing on rear drive shafts

Offside Rear Lower broken heat exchange

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

engine oil leaks

long brake pedal travel

steering box damp

Fail 14 Oct 2017 59,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

4 x cv clips missing on rear drive shafts

Offside Rear Lower broken heat exchange

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

engine oil leaks

long brake pedal travel

steering box damp

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,690 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,674 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,734 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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GYY 806L is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 GYY 806L, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GYY 806L registered?

GYY 806L is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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