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PGC 946K

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,264 mi
Last recorded83,264 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 946K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,254 miles

Body panel insecure Both sill repair panels not seamed all along top. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor insecure Repair panel not seamed all round. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on speedo cable and clip holding hose insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,188 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracking on outer part of tread

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre badly cracking on outer part of tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,129 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,710 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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PGC 946K is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGC 946K, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PGC 946K registered?

PGC 946K is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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