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KVR 154G

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVR 154G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,252 miles

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT JOINT INSECURE *********DANGEROUS*************

rear sections of both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 46,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch / floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch / floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT JOINT INSECURE *********DANGEROUS*************

rear sections of both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2006 40,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

both rear inner wings excess repaired

both rear rear lower inner valances corroed

corrosion in spare wheel carrier

nearside front inner wing starting to corroed

Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,690 miles

both rear inner wings excess repaired

both rear rear lower inner valances corroed

corrosion in spare wheel carrier

nearside front inner wing starting to corroed

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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KVR 154G is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 KVR 154G, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KVR 154G registered?

KVR 154G is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is KVR 154G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVR 154G shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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