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OGU 383D

2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,892 mi
Last recorded56,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia55,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 383D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 55,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 55,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,865 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

negative battery terminal loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,754 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 86,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,494 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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OGU 383D is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGU 383D, 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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OGU 383D is a 2003 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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