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HFW 442D

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,969 mi
Last recorded42,969 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 442D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 42,969 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f/chassi,f/panel slightly corroded .o/s/n/s/w/arch slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 42,964 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f/chassi ,f/panel slightly corroded

o/s/n/s/w/arch slightly cprroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HFW 442D is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 63,124 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 HFW 442D, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HFW 442D registered?

HFW 442D is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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