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OPD 344D

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 344D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,065 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,054 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,046 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,871 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly REar brakes require attention offside (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,821 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 80,817 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working and ring broken (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,637 miles

slight dampness near side rear hub

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,630 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight dampness near side rear hub

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,434 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,424 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,701 miles

slight free play in steering damper

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,593 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2009 77,593 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2008 76,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

windscreen washer jets poorly aligned

wiper arms slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2008 76,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

windscreen washer jets poorly aligned

wiper arms slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrossion in back of spare wheel mounting panel

lap only seat belts fitted

oil leak near side rocker cover

slight oil leak near side rear hub seal area

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,254 miles

oil leak near side rocker cover

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrossion in back of spare wheel mounting panel

lap only seat belts fitted

slight oil leak near side rear hub seal area

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 74,334 miles

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters perished

off side front wheel overlocking slightly

oil leak near side rear back plate area

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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OPD 344D is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 OPD 344D, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OPD 344D registered?

OPD 344D is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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