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HGC 587J

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,444 mi
Last recorded8,444 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 587J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 7,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 7,545 miles

Rear tyre outer sidewalls running close to rear arches

front to rear fuel pipe corroded and short sections of flexible rubber pipe along its run showing signs of perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 7,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls running close to rear arches

front to rear fuel pipe corroded and short sections of flexible rubber pipe along its run showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 May 2013 7,275 miles

n/s head lite poorly secured

rear bumper bar removed for test

Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 5,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HGC 587J is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 HGC 587J, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HGC 587J registered?

HGC 587J is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is HGC 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 587J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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