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MUF 768F

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,415 mi
Last recorded5,415 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 768F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 5,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 5,391 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 3,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil loss at nearside rear brake backplate.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 3,162 miles

Oil loss from engine area.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,128 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 1,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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MUF 768F is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 MUF 768F, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MUF 768F registered?

MUF 768F is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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