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OGC 201D

2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

5,864 mi
Last recorded5,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 201D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 5,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 5,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 4,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX TO TAILPIPE CRACKED SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 4,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX TO TAILPIPE CRACKED SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 4,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 3,330 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front, lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 12 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,960 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,960 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,705 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,064 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,064 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,075 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // presence of sealant // electrics

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 93,109 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,109 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 93,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 93,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 93,010 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 92,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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OGC 201D is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 OGC 201D, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OGC 201D is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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