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KGW 681A

2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 681A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,894 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

steering column coupling perished

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

steering column coupling perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,704 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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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KGW 681A is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 61,440 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 KGW 681A, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KGW 681A registered?

KGW 681A is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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