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PHJ 374K

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,407 mi
Last recorded23,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 374K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,407 miles

headlight beam adapter fitted

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 23,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,173 miles

general corrosion to front body

Fail 10 Jun 2010 19,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

general corrosion to front body

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,456 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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PHJ 374K is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHJ 374K, 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 PHJ 374K registered?

PHJ 374K is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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