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JYY 571J

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,060 mi
Last recorded25,060 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 571J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor is split in drivers foot well

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower small hole in bulk head

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner inner arches corroded on inside but plates welded on outside both sides

both sill have been plated lots

Fail 18 Mar 2019 25,056 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill is corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor is split in drivers foot well

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower small hole in bulk head

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner inner arches corroded on inside but plates welded on outside both sides

both sill have been plated lots

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,803 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,814 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 21,783 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,746 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 21,502 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 21,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 21,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,449 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,448 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,363 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 42,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 3,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 95,639 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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JYY 571J is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,429 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 JYY 571J, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JYY 571J registered?

JYY 571J is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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