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PDV 969G

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,601 mi
Last recorded11,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDV 969G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 11,601 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 11,601 miles

Corrosion noted to offside floorpan - not excessive at time of test.

Oil leak engine area ()

Slight corrosion noted to nearside floorpan

Tailgate secured by strap

Fail 12 Jul 2017 11,601 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Corrosion noted to offside floorpan - not excessive at time of test.

Oil leak engine area ()

Slight corrosion noted to nearside floorpan

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 11,601 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable lower steering rubber coupling (2.2.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,600 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door mirror missing

horn not very loud

Fail 19 Jun 2014 11,600 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door mirror missing

horn not very loud

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,600 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,600 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 11,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,600 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 11,600 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2009 11,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 11,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,779 miles

nearside front/ nearsiderear/offside rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,867 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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PDV 969G is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PDV 969G, 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 PDV 969G registered?

PDV 969G is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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