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MAS 853

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,371 mi
Last recorded50,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 853
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,371 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,278 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Aug 2016 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,304 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,256 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,346 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,321 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 33,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,661 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 27,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MAS 853 is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,738 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 MAS 853, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MAS 853 registered?

MAS 853 is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MAS 853 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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