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HGU 240J

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,651 mi
Last recorded58,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 240J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,442 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 58,189 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HGU 240J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 HGU 240J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HGU 240J registered?

HGU 240J is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is HGU 240J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 240J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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