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NAL 338E

2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 338E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,833 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,777 miles

Slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,666 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,185 miles

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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NAL 338E is a 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAL 338E, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAL 338E registered?

NAL 338E is a 2008 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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