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LWR 170H

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,696 mi
Last recorded54,696 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 170H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,696 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch and front sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,205 miles

nearside front inner sill/inner wheel arch rusted and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner sill/inner wheel arch rusted and holed

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,167 miles

slight play at steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2009 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated with sealant

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,403 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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LWR 170H is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 LWR 170H, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LWR 170H registered?

LWR 170H is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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