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KRX 201H

1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 201H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,734 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,033 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 64,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 64,936 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 64,439 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 64,439 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 64,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN MOST AREAS OF FLOORPAN AND BODY BUT UNABLE TO FAIL DUE TO SEPARATE CHASSIS.

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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KRX 201H is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 KRX 201H, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KRX 201H registered?

KRX 201H is a 1989 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 24 July 1989.

Is KRX 201H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRX 201H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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