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PAP 9A

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,473 mi
Last recorded16,473 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAP 9A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 16,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 16,045 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PAP 9A is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,429 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 PAP 9A, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PAP 9A registered?

PAP 9A is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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